Under hood generator can overcharge batteries, damaging them. Roadtrek is not shipping repair parts to dealers.
The worst 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT problems
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- Electrical1
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- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V712000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Roadtrek E-trek, CS Adventurous, RS Adventurous, SS Agile, Zion, Zion SRT, Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, Hymer Aktiv, Aktiv 2.0, Sonne, Carado Banff, Axion, and Sunlight Van One vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde E10 or EH10 Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.
- Risk
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy
- Erwin Hymer will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1‑844‑413‑8245, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. For additional guidance consumers can contact Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc., customer service line at 844‑496‑3735. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 17E062000.
Recall number 18V001000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT
Is the 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT, close to a typical Simplicity SRT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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