This unit is a cutaway Sprinter converted to a class C RV by Dynamax Corporation. I discovered a propane leak and in tracing it down, found that Dynamax had run their main propane delivery over a flexible hose. This hose was improperly protected from being damaged by poor installation process in that the hose was strapped to a cross member under the unit without consideration to protecting the sheath. I have just over 20K miles on this and the main sheath has a pinhole caused by it rubbing against a sharp edged metal cross-member. The cross-member is directly under the passenger compartment exposing us to fire and gas exposure. This danger could have easily been avoided by either putting a protective sheath between the hose an the cross-member, or plumbing the entire length with black pipe. I consider myself fortunate that this leak did not present itself while driving down the road. I have attached pictures of both the cross-member where the gas line is strapped down and the pinhole in the gas line (verified with a propane tester).
The worst 2022 Dynamax Isata problems
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
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Recalls 3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Ahara, Entrada, 2022-2025 FR3, Georgetown, 2021-2023 Dynamax Isata, 2021-2025 Encore, Mirada, Pursuit, 2025 Sportscoach, V-Cruise, V-Sport, V-Tour, 2023 Sunseeker, and 2024-2025 V-RV motorhomes, equipped with General Electric air conditioners with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.
- Risk
- An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the soft start, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Encore, Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8212, Isata customer service at 574‑262‑3474, Georgetown, FR3, and Sunseeker customer service at 574‑206‑7600, Ahara and Entrada customer service at 574‑264‑6664, and V-Cruise, V-RV, V-Sport, and V-Tour customer service at 574‑617‑6408. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1839.
Recall number 24V771000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
- Risk
- A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1‑574‑247‑9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1‑574‑296‑7700; Cedar Creek customer service at 1‑260‑593‑4000; Columbus customer service at 1‑574‑821‑1487; Continental Cargo customer service at 1‑254‑420‑0171; Dynamax customer service at 1‑574‑264‑6664; Ibex & Nobo customer service at 1-574-6421612; and Sandstorm & Shockwave customer service at 1‑909‑873‑3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1760.
Recall number 24V272000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑262‑3474 (Dynamax), 1‑574‑825‑8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1‑574‑825‑8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Recall number 22V487000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Dynamax Isata 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified...
- According to FCA Recall 23V060: Your vehicle can experience an engine compartment fire originating from...
- According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has...
- Defect: Damaged PCB Via. How the defect present itself: Slide Motor will only operate in one direction...
- According to Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V360: âThe communication module's SIM card could become disabled and...
- Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) Recall 21V131, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined...
- This is a Mercedes-Benz Recall that Forest River is passing through
- Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that the...
- The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) on your vehicle may fail prematurely
- Per FCA’s notice: “Your vehicle may experience an engine compartment fire originating from an electrical...
What 2022 Dynamax Isata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is very unreliable. Right rear wheel rarely reads. TPM readings are typically off by over 10psi verified with calibrated gauges when cold.
Valve stem on inner rear Dually tire was delivered with a loose nut causing it to loose air.
Constant Electronic Stability Control failed not allowing use of adaptive cruise control
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Questions about the 2022 Dynamax Isata
Is the 2022 Dynamax Isata reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Dynamax Isata, 2.0 times a typical Isata model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Dynamax Isata?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2022 Dynamax Isata have?
3 recalls, covering equipment.
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