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2010 Dynamax Isata

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Aug 17, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Sep 29, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Dynamax Isata, most frequently naming the airbags and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags150.0%
  • Steering150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10V442000

EQUIPMENT

Sep 29, 2010
21 units potentially affected
The defect: DYNAMAX CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ISATA, DYNAQEUST ST, DYNAQUEST XL, AND GRAND SPORT MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH XANTREX FREEDOM SW 3000 INVERTER/CHARGES. DUE TO POOR SOLDERING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED BUS BARS IN THE PRODUCT, MELTED SOLDER CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE.
The risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN THE UNIT OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DYNAMAX WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED UNITS WITH A NEW XANTREX FREEDOM INVERTER/CHARGER THAT CONTAINS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DYNAMAX AT 1-574-262-3474.
DYNAMAX CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Aug 17, 2011

DANGEROUS STEERING PROBLEMS RELATED TO AIRLIFT REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FRAGILE SENSOR SUPPORT BRACKET BROKE OFF WHEN NEW, CAUSING THE MAGNETIC SENSOR TO COMMAND THE LEFT REAR AIRBAG TO INFLATE AND DEFLATE ERRATICALLY. WITH EACH INFLATION, THE VEHICLE SWERVES TO THE RIGHT, EACH DEFLATION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT. IMPOSSIBLE TO REMAIN IN A SINGLE LANE. EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALL 2010 DYNAMAX ISATA 282S SHOULD BE ORDERED OFF THE ROADS. EMERGENCY RECALL RECOMMENDED. *KB

NHTSA ID
10419818
Incident
Aug 1, 2011
Mileage
6,000 mi
Steering
Filed Feb 16, 2011

WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NEW 28' 2010 DYNAMAX ISATA RV, MODEL 282 AND SUGGEST THAT A RECALL OF THIS CLASS OF VEHICLE FOR A STEERING PROBLEM. AT 45 MPH OR LESS, STEERING IS NORMAL, AT 55 MPH IT IS BAD, AT 65 MPH, IT'S LIKE DRIVING ON ICE, SUPER SCARY. AT 70, IT'S OUTRIGHT TERRIFYING. I HAVE DRIVEN LARGE MOTORHOMES FOR MORE THAN 11 YEARS AND NEVER WAS SO SCARED ON THE INTERSTATES. I WEIGHED THE VEHICLE AT A CAT SCALE WITH NO PERSONAL STUFF ONBOARD AND ONLY 1/2 TANK OF GASOLINE. THE TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT WAS 13,600 LBS, WITH 4540 LBS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND 9060 ON THE DRIVE AXLE. ON THAT BASIS, AT REST, 1/3 OF THE WEIGHT IS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND 2/3 ON THE REAR. UNDERWAY AS SPEED INCREASES, WITH THE AIR FLOW EFFECT AND THE LEVERAGE OF ALL THE HEAVY WEIGHTS 6 TO 8 FEET BEHIND THE REAR AXLE, THE FRONT WHEELS MAKE LESS AND LESS CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE. IF YOU DO NOT ACT, SOMEBODY WILL GET KILLED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10382927
Incident
Feb 7, 2011
Mileage
2,440 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dynamax Isata by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024020—
2023130—
2022430—
2021170—
2020060—
2019520—
2018430—
2017020—
2011010—
2010Viewing210—
2003010—
2002110—
2001010—
2000110—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.