Defect Description For Recall
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2018 Hymer Aktiv Recreational Vehicles, Built On Ram Promaster Chassis And Equipped With A Continental Kit (Ck). The Exhaust Pipe May Melt The Rear Bumper Cover And The Vehicle Wiring In That Area.
Make Of Vehicle
HYMER
Model Of Vehicle
AKTIV
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V537000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Effect Of Defect
The Exhaust Heat Can Melt The Taillight Wiring, Causing The Tail Light Not To FunCTIon, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Additionally, The Exhaust Heat Can Burn Anyone That Contacts The Bumper Cover Immediately After The Vehicle Has Been Operated.
Fix Defect
Erwin Hymer Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New TaiLPIpe That Redirects The Exhaust Down, Away From The Bumper Area, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 1, 2017. Owners May Contact Erwin Hymer Customer Service At 1-844-464-3735.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
195
Date Owners Notified
20170901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170830