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2019 Dynamax Isata

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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5Owner complaints

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2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
2Power Train
2Service Brakes
2Fuel/propulsion System
1Unknown Or Other
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 3 of 5 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

1 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2022
Fuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally started. Incident repeated at a…

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Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally started. Incident repeated at a gas station, stopped for gas, filled up, when complete would not start, once again after 15 minute wait it started. Dealer unable to get the problem to repeat. Onboard diagnostic computers didn't record the fault. Mercedes Benz corporate will not do anything to assist getting the issue fixed until repeated by the dealer. Researched online and found video of someone else with exact problem and solution. Many comments of others with same issue. We have owned this vehicle for about 500 of its 10000 miles.

NHTSA ODI #11459629

Official recalls

2

19V902000 · Equipment

Dec 18, 2019

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, extending or retracting the slide room unexpectedly.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1030.

19V294000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Apr 12, 2019

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and FCA US dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0992.

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NHTSA investigations

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