2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recall: Bunk Ladder May Come Loose
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles. The bunk ladder may be attached to a wooden mattress insert, resulting in the ladder loosening.
- The risk
A ladder that pulls away from the bunk increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
111 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata.
- Compared with
Forest River, Inc. has 30 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 36 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
459 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 23, 2026 2025-2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recall: Sleeper Sofa May Block Bunkroom Door
- Sept. 21, 2026 2026-2027 Dynamax Grand Sport GT recall: Improperly Installed Engine Pre-Heat Pump
- Sept. 11, 2026 2024-2026 Forest River Rockport recall: Wiring May Become Damaged and Short Circuit
- Sept. 10, 2026 2027 Forest River Salem, 2027 Forest River Wildwood recall: Exterior Stowed Griddle Can Cause Fire
- Sept. 1, 2026 2027 Forest River Vibe recall: Incorrectly Installed Furnace May Leak Carbon Monoxide
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the mattress insert with a metal frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-2099.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Dynamax Isata 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V609000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 111 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 55-2099 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record