Dynamax Rev problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 dynamax rev and coachmen orion motorhomes built on ram promaster chassis equipped with 3.0l diesel or 3.6l gasoline engines and air conditioning (a/c). the engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Risk: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. this recall began september 14, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1121 and chrysler's number for this recall is vb2.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 dynamax rev recreational vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2015, through february 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 coachman orion recreational vehicles manufactured from may 18, 2015, through december 10, 2015. these vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

Risk: An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2016. owners may call the fca recall assistance center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 dynamax rev vehicles manufactured november 25, 2014, to november 26, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202a, "head restraints."

Risk: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and chrysler dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474 ext. 212. forest river's number for this recall is 55-06112015-0051.