Storage: tank assemblyRecall 18V-528 · Roadtrek vehicles
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. recall 18V-528 covers 33 Roadtrek vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V528000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous XL, E-trek XL, RS Adventurous, and E-trek motorhomes equipped with a driver's side second row captain seat option. The diesel fuel tank may have been damaged while installing the second row seat pedestal.
The risk
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and Mercedes dealers will inspect the diesel fuel tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0010.
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
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 21, 2017 to February 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.