Vehicle recall 18V001000 · January 2, 2018
Hymer Aktiv, Hymer Aktiv 2.0 and 12 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V001000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 2, 2018
- Filed by
- Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17E062000
- Owner notification
- January 8, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,185
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Carado Axion (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Carado Banff (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hymer Aktiv (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hymer Aktiv 2.0 (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hymer Sonne (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek CS Adventurous (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek E-Trek (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek RS Adventurous (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek Simplicity (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek Simplicity SRT (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek SS Agile (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek Zion (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Roadtrek Zion SRT (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Sunlight Van One (2012-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your Carado been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Carado dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.