Recall 18V-001: 2012–2018 Carado Axion, 2012–2018 Carado Banff and 12 more

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 2, 2018, covering about 5,185 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-001
Report date
Jan 2, 2018
Vehicles affected
5,185
Owners notified
Jan 8, 2018

The problem

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.

The risk

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerErwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V001000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Carado Axion2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Carado Banff2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Hymer Aktiv2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Hymer Aktiv 2.02012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Hymer Sonne2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek CS Adventurous2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek E-Trek2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek RS Adventurous2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek Simplicity2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek Simplicity SRT2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek SS Agile2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek Zion2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Roadtrek Zion SRT2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Sunlight Van One2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-001?

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.

How is recall 18V-001 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.