Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V712000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V712000 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2019 hymer aktiv and aktiv 2 Includes 172 affected units, Generator may Overcharge Batteries, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 hymer aktiv and aktiv 2

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V712000

Manufacturer: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Generator may overcharge batteries

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 172

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 18V712000

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