The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V295000·Announced 2019-04-11

Forest River Recalls 2018 Dynamax Isata Vehicles Due to Transmission Shift Defect

Forest River is recalling 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles because the brake transmission shift interlock pin may stick, allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of park without the brake pedal or key.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, specifically an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles built on a RAM chassis and equipped with a column shifter. The recall addresses a defect where pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods while the vehicle is running and in park may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.

When the BTSI pin is stuck in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. This condition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0993.

The recalled product

Product
DYNAMAX ISATA
Brand
DYNAMAX
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ISATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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