Roadtrek Zion recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 2, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. recalls 2012–2018 Roadtrek, Carado — 14 models

Recall number

18V001000

Brand / firm

Roadtrek, Carado, Sunlight, Hymer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,185 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.