Recall 19V902 affects 941 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes because the slide-room mechanism activates unintentionally. Repair is free at any franchised Dynamax dealer.
Dynamax is recalling 941 2018-2020 Isata motorhomes because the slim-rack slide-out mechanism can activate on its own, extending or retracting the slide room without command. That unexpected movement increases the risk of injury or a crash; Dynamax dealers will repair the system free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The slide room on 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes uses a slim-rack mechanism to move the room section in and out of the coach body. Its controller, identified in the recall materials as part # 404183, reads the wall switch and tells the slide motor when to extend or retract. That controller is supposed to move the room only when the switch sends the correct command.
On affected motorhomes, the slide out controller can activate without an intentional switch command. Forest River and Lippert found a spike in warranty and claims tied to this controller, but testing of failed field parts did not identify a single confirmed root cause. The replacement controller uses a stronger pull-down on the switch input, so it takes a stronger electrical signal to activate the slide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner notice describes the concern as unexpected extension or retraction of the slide room, so the first sign is the slide moving when no one meant to operate it.
Who's affected?
The same equipment component is listed across the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Isata model years.
| 2018 Dynamax Isata | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2019 Dynamax Isata | Equipment |
| 2020 Dynamax Isata | Equipment |
| Units affected | 941 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected slide-room movement can injure someone near the room and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the slide-room extends or retracts, so keep people clear and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Dynamax dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dynamax dealer to schedule the free slideout controller and switch repair that stops unexpected slide-room movement.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V902 when you call.
- Keep people clear of the slide room until the repair is complete, and avoid operating the slideout unless the dealer gives specific instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dynamax technician installs a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism so the room does not extend or retract unexpectedly. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid out of pocket for the same slideout repair before the recall notice. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 24, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 27, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| January 27, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 27, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V902?
Recall 19V902 covers 941 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes with slim-rack slideout mechanisms that can activate unintentionally. The slide room can extend or retract unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers install a new controller and switch for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 19V902. If it is, contact a franchised Dynamax dealer to schedule installation of the new slideout controller and switch. Reference recall number 19V902 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall remedy says dealers will install a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to repair the covered safety defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected slide-room movement. If the slide room extends or retracts when the owner does not intend it to, people near the slide room can be injured, and the motorhome has an increased crash risk. Use the VIN result and dealer guidance to plan the repair.
When did the repair become available?
The recall repair began on January 24, 2020. If your 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata is included, a franchised Dynamax dealer can install the updated slideout controller and switch under recall 19V902 at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V902000 |
|---|---|
| Dynamax customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V902 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V902000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →