Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V537000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V537000 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 hymer aktiv recreational vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis and equipped with a continental kit (ck) Includes 195 affected units, Exhaust may Melt Taillight Wiring, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2018 hymer aktiv recreational vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis and equipped with a continental kit (ck)

Defect Summary

Erwin hymer group north america, inc. (erwin hymer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hymer aktiv recreational vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis and equipped with a continental kit (ck). the exhaust pipe may melt the rear bumper cover and the vehicle wiring in that area.

Corrective Action

Erwin hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new tailpipe that redirects the exhaust down, away from the bumper area, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2017. owners may contact erwin hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V537000

Manufacturer: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-08-30T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust may melt taillight wiring

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 195

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Erwin hymer group north america, inc. (erwin hymer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hymer aktiv recreational vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis and equipped with a continental kit (ck). the exhaust pipe may melt the rear bumper cover and the vehicle wiring in that area.

Consequence Summary: The exhaust heat can melt the taillight wiring, causing the tail light not to function, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the exhaust heat can burn anyone that contacts the bumper cover immediately after the vehicle has been operated.

Corrective Action: Erwin hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new tailpipe that redirects the exhaust down, away from the bumper area, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2017. owners may contact erwin hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3i9x-xvjz~7kfb

NHTSA ID: 17V537000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: