Dynamax ISATA problems and owner complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DYNAMAX ISATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE DIM. THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT WAS WORKING AS WELL AS THE TURN SIGNALS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS FAILING BECAUSE IT DEVELOPED AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $565. THE MANUFACTURER S…

Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279555 at NHTSA ↗

WE PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME ON 8/12/19. THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING SO UPON CRAWLING UNDERNEATH TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS LEAKING WE DISCOVERED A COUPLING IN THE MODIFIED BRAKE LINE LEAKING. WE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND HALF WAS GONE. WE CONTACTED DYNAMAX WHO CLAIMED IT WAS CHRYSLERS RESPONSIBILITY. WE TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY INFORMED US IT WAS MODIFIED AND NOT THEY'RE RESPONSIBILITY. WE THEN FOUND A STICKER THAT SAID IT HAD BEEN MODIFIED BY MOR/RYDE. WE CALLED THEM AND THEY DID NOT KNOW. WE AGAIN CALLED DYNAMAX AGAIN AFTER 3 DAYS OF …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11245359 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER-BASED 24 FT MOTORHOME. IT WAS STATIONARY WITH ENGINE OFF. WHEN ROTATING THE DRIVER'S SWIVEL SEAT 180 DEGREES (WHICH IT IS DESIGNED TO DO), UNDERSEAT WIRING WAS SEVERED DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING BY THE "UPFITTER" (DYNAMAX CORP), THUS CAUSING AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING OF "SRS FAULT; PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO REPAIR FACILITY". THIS ANALYSIS WAS MADE BY MERCEDES BENZ OF KANSAS CITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE A REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. MERCEDES BENZ REFUSED COVERAGE UNDER THE CHASSIS WARRANTY SO I PAID THE R…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230260 at NHTSA ↗

The ABS (anti lock braking system) module failed resulting in ongoing beeping with display warning to service the system, and intermittent failure of other electrical features. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem and recommended replacement of the module. The Dynamax RV is a coach built on a Ram 5500 chassis. I was able to obtain a new replacement ABS module, but then learned that it had to be installed and "flashed" (programmed) by a dealer. I contacted Dynamax (now owned by Forest River), but have not received a reply. I then contacted t…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11490862 at NHTSA ↗

WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NEW 28' 2010 DYNAMAX ISATA RV, MODEL 282 AND SUGGEST THAT A RECALL OF THIS CLASS OF VEHICLE FOR A STEERING PROBLEM. AT 45 MPH OR LESS, STEERING IS NORMAL, AT 55 MPH IT IS BAD, AT 65 MPH, IT'S LIKE DRIVING ON ICE, SUPER SCARY. AT 70, IT'S OUTRIGHT TERRIFYING. I HAVE DRIVEN LARGE MOTORHOMES FOR MORE THAN 11 YEARS AND NEVER WAS SO SCARED ON THE INTERSTATES. I WEIGHED THE VEHICLE AT A CAT SCALE WITH NO PERSONAL STUFF ONBOARD AND ONLY 1/2 TANK OF GASOLINE. THE TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT WAS 13,600 LBS, WITH 4540 LBS ON THE FRONT…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,440 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382927 at NHTSA ↗

DANGEROUS STEERING PROBLEMS RELATED TO AIRLIFT REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FRAGILE SENSOR SUPPORT BRACKET BROKE OFF WHEN NEW, CAUSING THE MAGNETIC SENSOR TO COMMAND THE LEFT REAR AIRBAG TO INFLATE AND DEFLATE ERRATICALLY. WITH EACH INFLATION, THE VEHICLE SWERVES TO THE RIGHT, EACH DEFLATION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT. IMPOSSIBLE TO REMAIN IN A SINGLE LANE. EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALL 2010 DYNAMAX ISATA 282S SHOULD BE ORDERED OFF THE ROADS. EMERGENCY RECALL RECOMMENDED. *KB

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419818 at NHTSA ↗