Recall 18V528000: 2017–2018 Roadtrek E-Trek, 2017–2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- 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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Roadtrek E-Trek
- 2018 Roadtrek E-Trek
- 2017 Roadtrek RS Adventurous
- 2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V528000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018-0010
- Manufacturer
- Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 11, 2018
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology