Carado Banff (2018) – 18V712000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

CARADO

Model Of Vehicle

BANFF

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

18V712000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20180516

End Of Manufacture

20180930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

172

Date Owners Notified

20181024

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20181011

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard