Roadtrek, Hymer, Carado 2018–2019 Equipment recall
Recalled October 11, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V712000 · Roadtrek
Hazard
If the supplied sealed batteries are replaced with batteries that are not sealed, overcharging the batteries may result in an acid spill, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Erwin Hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new internal voltage regulator into the generator, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066.
Units
172 units
Description
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hymer Aktiv and Aktiv 2.0, Carado Axion and Banff and Roadtrek Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, Zion and Zion SRT motorhomes. The undermount generator may overcharge the auxiliary batteries, damaging them.
What to do
Erwin Hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new internal voltage regulator into the generator, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066.
Product
Roadtrek AKTIV · Roadtrek AKTIV 2.0 · Roadtrek AXION · Roadtrek BANFF · Roadtrek SIMPLICITY · Roadtrek SIMPLICITY SRT · Roadtrek ZION · Roadtrek ZION SRT
Manufacturer(s)
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →