Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V537000 Reported August 30, 2017

Exhaust may melt taillight wiring

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 195 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V537000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
195
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 30, 2017

Defect Summary

Erwin hymer group north america, inc. (erwin hymer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hymer aktiv recreational vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis and equipped with a continental kit (ck). the exhaust pipe may melt the rear bumper cover and the vehicle wiring in that area.

Safety Consequence

The exhaust heat can melt the taillight wiring, causing the tail light not to function, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the exhaust heat can burn anyone that contacts the bumper cover immediately after the vehicle has been operated.

Corrective Action

Erwin hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new tailpipe that redirects the exhaust down, away from the bumper area, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2017. owners may contact erwin hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V537000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V537000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V537000?

NHTSA recall 17V537000 was issued by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. on August 30, 2017. It addresses: Exhaust may melt taillight wiring. The recall affects approximately 195 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V537000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.