NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Dynamax REV Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Dynamax REV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dynamax dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Dynamax REV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Dynamax REV owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Dynamax REV, describing incidents dated September 15, 2018.

Most-cited components

Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11218684 · Filed June 8, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-60 MPH) WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFT INTO A LOW GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR A REAR END COLLISION AND/OR A PASSENGER INJURY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ROUGHLY 12…

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Engine Cooling Fan May Seize and Cause Fire

NHTSA #19V919000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 11 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 51-1121 · Owners notified September 14, 2020 · Vehicles built April 30, 2015 – November 1, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Safety consequence

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Intermittent Loss of Ignition Switch Contact

NHTSA #16V126000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported March 2, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 176 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 51-022242016-0138 · Owners notified May 20, 2016 · Vehicles built April 1, 2015 – February 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

Safety consequence

An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Dynamax REV. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Dynamax REV.

Power Train

ODI #11218684

Incident: September 15, 2018 · Filed: June 8, 2019

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-60 MPH) WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFT INTO A LOW GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR A REAR END COLLISION AND/OR A PASSENGER INJURY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ROUGHLY 12 TIMES AT RANDOM ON LEVEL OR GENTLY SLOPING ROADS DURING TWO SUMMERS OF OPERATION. WHEN IT HAPPENS THE TACHOMETER IS PEGGED NEAR THE TOP OF ITS RANGE AND OBJECTS/PASSENGERS WITHIN THE CABIN ARE THROWN ABOUT VIOLENTLY.

Other Dynamax REV model years

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