2013 Forest River Dynamax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dynamax years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Dynamax. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Dynamax model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Dynamax problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Dynamax recalls (3)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Last week i was pulling my 2013 crusader model 29rlt 5th wheel rv from palmetto fl. To joliet il. I had air the tire to the mfg. Recommended air pressure 80 psi and the trailor was not overloaded. I got about 50 miles into my trip when i noticed smoke coming from the tires. I pulled over and…
Other Forest River Dynamax years
← 2012 Dynamax · 2014 Dynamax →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dynamax | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Dynamax | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Dynamax | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Dynamax | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Dynamax | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Dynamax | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Dynamax | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Dynamax?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Dynamax?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Dynamax a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dynamax model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.