NHTSA Recall 18V001000: Equipment
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,185 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Carado Axion.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V001000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17E062000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 2, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V001000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Carado Axion | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Carado Banff | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Hymer Aktiv | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Hymer Sonne | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek E-Trek | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek RS Adventurous | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek Simplicity | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek SS Agile | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek Zion | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Roadtrek Zion SRT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Sunlight Van One | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.