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SevereNHTSA·18V529000·Announced 2018-08-13

Roadtrek Zion Motorhomes Recalled for Rear Brake Line Damage Risk

Erwin Hymer is recalling 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes because sofa installation may have damaged the rear brake line, increasing stopping distance and crash 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 affecting the braking system, which is explicitly listed as a criterion for a Severe (4) rating in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes equipped with a side-facing sofa. The recall addresses a defect where the installation of the sofa may have resulted in damage to the vehicle's rear brake line. This damage can reduce braking performance, causing the vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 105 and 106 regarding hydraulic brake systems and hoses.

The primary hazard associated with this defect is that damage to the rear brake line can increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the brake lines and the sofa bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ROADTREK ZION
Brand
ROADTREK
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
291

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 (1)

  • ZION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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