NHTSA Recall 18V712000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Carado Axion.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V712000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | October 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 24, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V712000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Carado Axion | 2018, 2019 |
| Carado Banff | 2018, 2019 |
| Hymer Aktiv | 2018, 2019 |
| Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | 2018, 2019 |
| Roadtrek Simplicity | 2018, 2019 |
| Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | 2018, 2019 |
| Roadtrek Zion | 2018, 2019 |
| Roadtrek Zion SRT | 2018, 2019 |
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.