ROADTREK ZION 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V529000

Make Model Year
ROADTREK ZION 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-01 2018-08-13 2018-08-16

Production Dates: 2015-02-12 - 2018-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018-0012

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 291

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Summary

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. "Erwin Hymer" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes equipped with a side-facing sofa. Installation of the sofa may have resulted in damage to the vehicle's rear brake line, possibly reducing braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and number 106, "Brake Hoses."

Consequence

Damage to the rear brake line can increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lines and the sofa bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0012.

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.