CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust pipe on certain Hymer Aktiv motorhomes can direct heat onto the rear bumper cover and the vehicle wiring in that area. Over time, this heat can melt the taillight wiring, so the tail light may stop working, which raises the risk of a crash. The bumper cover can also become hot enough to burn anyone who touches it right after the vehicle has been driven.
Erwin Hymer Group North America will have dealers install a new tailpipe that redirects exhaust downward, away from the bumper area. The repair is free of charge. Owners who have questions can contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or contact an authorized dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hymer Aktiv | 201620172018 |
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