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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes equipped with a side-facing sofa. Installation of the sofa may have resulted in damage to the vehicle's rear brake line, possibly reducing braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and number 106, "Brake Hoses."
- Risk
- Damage to the rear brake line can increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lines and the sofa bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0012.
- 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
Some Roadtrek Zion motorhomes with a side-facing sofa may have had their rear brake line damaged during sofa installation. This can reduce braking performance and fail federal brake safety requirements.
A damaged rear brake line can increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066 for more information. The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the brake lines and sofa bolts will be replaced as needed. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Roadtrek Zion | 2015201620172018 |
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