Recall 18V712000: 2018–2019 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 11, 2018

Manufacturer

Erwin Hymer Group North America…

Potentially affected

172vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Carado Banff1 complaints
• 2019 Carado Banff0 complaints
• 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT1 complaints
• 2019 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT0 complaints
• 2018 Roadtrek Zion SRT0 complaints
• 2019 Roadtrek Zion SRT0 complaints