2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
The 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX, potentially affecting up to 1,913 vehicles.
Recall 17V724000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 583 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax recreational vehicles, models ISC24FWM, ISC24RWM, ISC24FWMCD and ISC24CBM. If the vehicle is parked with the engine running, carbon monoxide may enter the passenger cabin through open windows or other openings in the floor.
Consequence: If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install stainless steel exhaust tips to lengthen the exhaust, free of charge. The began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V552000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,330 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.
THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511388 — WHEELS
The flanged wheel lug nuts on your vehicle may have been over-torqued during service to an incorrect torque specification in the Service & Owner's manuals. A yielded wheel stud may eventually break, which could lead to a wheel separating from the vehicle during operation. A wheel separating from the vehicle...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX
- 2012 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 1 complaint
- 2014 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 4 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX (current)
- 2018 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints