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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V001📅 Jan 3, 2018

2012–2018 Carado Axion & 2012–2018 Carado Banff + 12 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V001000
Manufacturer recall #
17E062000
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,185
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-844-413-8245
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 8, 2018
Built
Jan 2, 2012 – Aug 15, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V001 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V001?

2012–2018 Carado Axion & 2012–2018 Carado Banff + 12 more. 5,185 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Carado dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-844-413-8245.