Auto-trail F Line: Em40 & Em55 Control Panel Connector Failing

Recall Summary AUTO-TRAIL motorhomes from several models (F Line, Frontier, Tracker, Grand Frontier, and Apache) may have a faulty battery connector in the EM40 or EM55 control panel that can overheat and fail, potentially cutting all power to the vehicle and disabling the rear lights. The recall affects 2,586 units. The manufacturer recommends owners contact a dealer or approved workshop to have the connector replaced, and advises turning off the refrigerator while driving until the repair is completed.

Recalling firm

AUTO-TRAIL

Product

Vehicles: AUTO-TRAIL F Line, AUTO-TRAIL FRONTIER, AUTO-TRAIL TRACKER, AUTO-TRAIL Grand Frontier GF70, AUTO-TRAIL Grand Frontier GF80, AUTO-TRAIL Grand Frontier GF88, AUTO-TRAIL APACHE. Units affected: 2,586

Reason

On affected vehicles the EM40 and EM55 vehicle battery ‘in’ (VB IN) connector can overheat and in certain circumstances fail losing all power to the unit with the possible loss of all rear road lights. Remedy: Keepers of affected vehicles should contact their supplying dealer or any NCC approved workshop for the replacement of the affected unit. Until rectification has been completed the manufacturer advise the refrigerator is turned ‘off’ whilst driving.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2024-08-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bdb74733-13aa-4bc7-8471-b5661944d83b