Recalls for 2019 Dynamax Isata

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2019-04-11
Description
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
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2019-12-18
Description
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
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.