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2 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V712000 · Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. · Reported 11/10/2018

  2. EQUIPMENT

    Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Roadtrek E-trek, CS Adventurous, RS Adventurous, SS Agile, Zion, Zion SRT, Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, Hymer Aktiv, Aktiv 2.0, Sonne, Carado Banff, Axion, and Sunlight Van One vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde E10 or EH10 Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

    Risk
    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
    Remedy
    Erwin Hymer will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-413-8245, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. For additional guidance consumers can contact Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc., customer service line at 844-496-3735. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 17E062000.

    NHTSA campaign 18V001000 · Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. · Reported 02/01/2018

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Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2018-10-11. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Carado, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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