The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 13, 2019, that Erwin Hymer Group North America is recalling certain Roadtrek motorhomes because second-row seats may not provide adequate crash protection. Owners should contact the manufacturer to have seatbelts removed and a warning label installed free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
- Erwin Hymer Roadtrek CS Adventurous, 2013-2019
- Erwin Hymer Roadtrek E-Trek, 2013-2019
- Erwin Hymer Roadtrek RS Adventurous, 2013-2019
- Erwin Hymer Roadtrek TS Adventurous, 2013-2016
What to do
Dealers will remove the seatbelt(s) in the affected units and install a label, which advises that the second-row seat is not to be occupied while the vehicle is in motion. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, the seat pedestal base anchor brackets may not have enough strength to prevent the seat and seat belt from moving in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 210 and 207.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Erwin Hymer Group North America has issued three other recalls since Feb. 1, 2018, including a Nov. 10, 2018, recall for unsealed batteries and an Aug. 13, 2018, recall for a fire risk in the RS Adventurous. Other recent recalls of similar products include RAM PROMASTER 2026 Seats: Risk of Injury During Crash (May 1, 2026), Foretravel 2020-2022 Realm Seats Recall: Loose Seat Assembly Risk (Nov. 24, 2025), and Grand Design 2025-2026 Lineage RV Seats Recall: Loose Base Risk (April 30, 2026).