Air bagsRecall 15V-404 · Roadtrek vehicles
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. recall 15V-404 covers 335 Roadtrek vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V404000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. (Roadtrek) is recalling certain model year 2014 CS Adventurous, E-Trek, RS Adventurous, SS Agile, and TS Adventurous vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2013, through April 9, 2015, and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. The affected vehicles have electrical wiring connections under the front seats that can become dislodged or damaged and prevent the optional front seat SH9 Thorax air bags from deploying.
The risk
If the front thorax air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, the seat occupant has a increased risk of injury.
The fix
Roadtrek will notify owners, and dealers will modify the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2015. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-888-762-3873.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 18, 2013 to April 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.