2017 Forest River Dynamax problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Dynamax.
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- Freightliner M2 (Truck): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 6 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2017 M2
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #16V552000 · 2016 · 1,330 units
Problem: 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 safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1-574-825-8305 (east of the mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the mississippi) and freelander or orion customer service at 1-57
Engine And Engine Cooling #17V724000 · 2017 · 583 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: 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 recall is 55-0565.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Forest River Dynamax have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2017 Dynamax. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Dynamax problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.