Erwin Hymer 2017 Roadtrek RS Adventurous Diesel Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous motorhomes with a damaged diesel fuel tank that could leak fuel and cause fire. Owners must have the tank inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Erwin Hymer is recalling certain 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous motorhomes due to a potential fuel tank leak that could cause fire. This affects models with a driver's side second row captain seat option. Owners should have the fuel tank inspected and replaced at no cost by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226352-erwin-hymer-2017-roadtrek-rs-adventurous-diesel-fuel-tank-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226352-erwin-hymer-2017-roadtrek-rs-adventurous-diesel-fuel-tank-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V528000
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“Erwin Hymer 2017 Roadtrek RS Adventurous Diesel Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226352-erwin-hymer-2017-roadtrek-rs-adventurous-diesel-fuel-tank-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V528000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V528000).
Why it’s dangerous
The diesel fuel tank may have been damaged during installation of the second row seat pedestal. This damage can cause fuel leaks, which increase the risk of fire if the leaking fuel comes into contact with a heat source.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous motorhomes with a driver's side second row captain seat option are affected. Those who have the seat pedestal installed are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous motorhome has a driver's side second row captain seat option. The recall covers models with the seat pedestal installed.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Erwin Hymer
Call 1-800-663-0066 to get the recall notification and schedule a fuel tank inspection.
Have Fuel Tank Inspected
Mercedes dealers will inspect the diesel fuel tank and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and Mercedes dealers will inspect the diesel fuel tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0010.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 29 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V528000 (August 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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