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NHTSARecalled Oct 11, 2018 · #18V712000

Generator may Overcharge Batteries

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Generator may Overcharge Batteries
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice