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This Week in Recalls: Kidde’s Extinguishers Affects 15 Manufacturers

Fifteen manufacturers are recalling RVs equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Here are the manufacturers making that specific recall:

Midwest Automotive Designs is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van RVs built on 2014 to 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016 to 2017 RAM Promaster chassis.

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 2. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.

Potential number of units affected: 550

Winnebago is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013 to 2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes.

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 17,360

Thor Motor Coach is recalling various 2003 to 2018 RVs. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf.

Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 110,400

Forest River is recalling certain 2003 to 2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009 to 2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009 to 2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013 to 2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers.

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-0544.

Potential number of units affected: 358,584

Keystone RV is recalling various 2003 to 2018 Coachmen, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf.

Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information. Keystone’s number for this recall is 17-307.

Potential number of units affected: 1,205,997

Bison Coach is recalling certain 2010 Stratus, Aluma Sport, Trail Express, and Trail Hand recreational trailers.

Bison will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 200

DRV Suites is recalling certain 2007 to 2018 Elite Suites, 2014 to 2018 Full House, 2003 to 2018 Mobile Suites, 2010 to 2018 Mobile Suite Estates, 2006 to 2012 Select Suite, 2013 to 2016 Tradition, and 2017 Travel Suites RVs.

DRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-574-457-6472, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 7,896

Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2010 to 2011 Aspire, Anthem, and Cornerstone RVs.

Entegra will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 46

Cruiser RV is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Boss, Full House and Fun Finder Signature, 2018 Embrace and Striker FW, 2013 to 2016 Enterra and View Finder Signature, 2006 to 2016 Fun Finder, 2007 to 2015 Fun Finder Xtra, 2015 to 2017 Fun Finder Xtreme Lite and Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite, 2016 to 2018 MPG, 2013 to 2017 Radiance, 2017 to 2018 Radiance Ultra Lite, 2010-2016 Shadow Cruiser, 2015 to 2016 Shadow Cruiser LE, 2017 South Fork, 2014 to 2018 Striker, 2009 to 2016 View Finder Lite, 2006 to 2007 Liberty, 2007 Land Roamer, 2009 to 2012 View Finder Toy Hauler, and 2006-2013 Fun Finder X RVs.

Cruiser will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-866-277-5630, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 36,037

Heartland RV is recalling certain 2010 to 2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016 to 2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT RVs.

Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 5,210

K-Z RV is recalling various 2002 to 2018 recreational trailers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf.

K-Z RV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact K-Z RV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 134,046

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2010 Open Range, Residential and Rolling Thunder fifth wheels and 2010 Journeyer and Roamer recreational trailers.

Highland Ridge will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 1,719

Starcraft RV is recalling certain 2009 to 2010 StarCraft, Centennial, Homestead, Travel Star, Travel Star EXP, Travel Star Sport, Autumn Ridge and Autumn Ridge SE recreational trailers, 2010 Rock Star, Lexion, Emblem and Homestead recreational trailers, 2013 to 2016 Comet recreational trailers, 2013 to 2015 AR-One and Launch recreational trailers, 2014 to 2016 Starflyer recreational trailers and 2016 Comet Hard Side recreational trailers.

Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 22. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 2,879

REV Recreation Group is recalling certain 2009 to 2010 and 2012 to 2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013 to 2014 Endeavor, 2009 to 2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes.

REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-271-0773 or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Potential number of units affected: 217

Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 MyPod, T@G, T@B 320, T@B 400, Cirrus 820, and Cirrus 920 travel trailers.

Pleasant Valley will notify owners and direct them to contact Kidde directly to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 29. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1-855-271-0773.

Potential number of units affected: 2,590

 

Other recalls:

Winnebago is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Potential number of units affected: 58

Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on Dec. 14. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910011.

Potential number of units affected: 114

Gulf Stream Coach is recalling certain 2018 Gulf Stream Coach 19FMB Breeze and Geo recreational trailers. The information on the Federal label lists an incorrect number of axles on the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Gulf Stream will notify the affected owner and dealers, and will send a corrected label, free of charge. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream’s number for this recall is 20171125.

Potential number of units affected: 6

Triple E RV is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Wonder motorhomes, model W24MB. The bolts that fasten the passenger side seat pedestal may be improperly tightened.

Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will correctly tighten the passenger side seat pedestal mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 18. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-204-325-4361. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#8809-1.

Potential number of units affected: 64

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