Erwin Hymer Group North America – Sofa Installation Damaged Brake Line/FMVSS 105;106

Erwin Hymer Group North America (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.”


Report Received Date 08/13/2018
NHTSA ID 18V529000
Consequence Summary Damage to the rear brake line can increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 2018-0012
Potentially Affected 291
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V529000)