2017 Forest River Dynamax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dynamax years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Dynamax. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Dynamax model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,253 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 1,253 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 1,253 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Forest River Dynamax recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Forest River Dynamax years
← 2016 Dynamax · 2018 Dynamax →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dynamax | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Dynamax | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Dynamax | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Dynamax | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Dynamax | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Dynamax | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Dynamax | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Dynamax?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Dynamax?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.