HYMER AKTIV 2018: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V712000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYMER | AKTIV | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-24 | 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-16 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-16 - 2018-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
