The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V528000·Announced 2018-08-13

Roadtrek Motorhomes Recalled for Potential Diesel Fuel Tank Damage

Erwin Hymer is recalling 2017-2018 Roadtrek motorhomes because the diesel fuel tank may have been damaged during seat installation, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank damage) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous XL, E-trek XL, RS Adventurous, and E-trek motorhomes. The recall affects vehicles equipped with a driver's side second row captain seat option. The defect involves the diesel fuel tank, which may have been damaged while installing the second row seat pedestal.

A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the specified model years and configurations.

Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and Mercedes dealers will inspect the diesel fuel tank and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ROADTREK E-TREK, RS ADVENTUROUS
Brand
ROADTREK
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
33

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • E-TREK
  • RS ADVENTUROUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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