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Roadtrek Zion SRT 2021 Recall: Damaged Battery Caps Risk Injury

Roadtrek is recalling 2021 Zion SRT motorhomes with faulty AGM battery caps that may detach, causing injury risks. Owners must have their generator inspected by dealers.

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Roadtrek is recalling 2021 Zion SRT motorhomes due to a faulty undermount generator that can damage AGM batteries. This risk of battery detachment or acid spill could cause injury if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80670-roadtrek-zion-srt-2021-recall-damaged-battery-caps-risk-injury.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80670-roadtrek-zion-srt-2021-recall-damaged-battery-caps-risk-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V356000

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“Roadtrek Zion SRT 2021 Recall: Damaged Battery Caps Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80670-roadtrek-zion-srt-2021-recall-damaged-battery-caps-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #21V356000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V356000).

Roadtrek Inc. recalled certain 2020-2021 Zion, Zion SRT, and Play motorhomes due to electrical system hazards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on May 14, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace faulty undermount AGM generators free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Roadtrek Play, 2020-2021
  • Roadtrek Zion SRT, 2020-2021
  • Roadtrek Zion, 2020-2021

What to do

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the undermount AGM generator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2021. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-888-762-3873.

The hazard

Damaged AGM battery caps can detach. In addition, a damaged AGM battery that is replaced with a lead-acid battery can lead to an acid spill. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Roadtrek Inc. has 7 other recalls on record since June 25, 2021. Other recent recalls include a pop-top latch hazard (April 29, 2026), a cooktop fire risk (Feb. 22, 2023), and a loose seat bolt risk (Aug. 29, 2022). Other recent recalls of similar products include a detached solar panel hazard (April 30, 2026), an air bag injury risk (Nov. 6, 2025), and a solar panel detachment risk (Nov. 17, 2025).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2020-2021 Roadtrek Zion or Zion SRT motorhome has a faulty undermount generator. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 26, 2021.

  • Brand
    Roadtrek
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Inspect Generator

    Dealers will inspect your undermount AGM generator for damage and replace it if necessary at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the undermount AGM generator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2021. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-888-762-3873.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 12 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: May 14, 202112. Owner letters mailed: May 26, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The undermount generator may have a faulty internal regulator that damages AGM batteries, causing electrical system failure.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Roadtrek to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V356000 — Roadtrek Zion SRT 2021 Recall: Damaged Battery Caps Risk Injury

Hello,

I own a Roadtrek Zion SRT 2021 Recall: Damaged Battery Caps Risk Injury that is covered by recall 21V356000 from Roadtrek.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the undermount AGM generator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2021. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-888-762-3873.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #21V356000 (May 14, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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