Generator may Overcharge Batteries – 2018-2019 Hymer Carado & Roadtrek Motorhomes

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V712
Manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 172

 

Generator may Overcharge Batteries

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.

 

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.

 

Remedy

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.

 

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.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

October 25, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V712-9379.pdf

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