Forest River Recalls 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata RVs Due to Ladder Defect
Forest River is recalling 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles because the bunk ladder may loosen if attached to a wooden mattress insert, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 structural defect that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026-2027 model year Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bunk ladder may be attached to a wooden mattress insert. This attachment method can result in the ladder loosening over time.
A ladder that pulls away from the bunk increases the risk of injury to occupants. The defect is located in the body structure, specifically the step/ladder component.
Dealers will replace the mattress insert with a metal frame free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-2099.
The recalled product
- Product
- DYNAMAX ISATA
- Brand
- DYNAMAX
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 111
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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