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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that 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
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Newmar motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the extinguisher inoperable.
If a fire occurs and the extinguisher does not work properly, the risk of injury increases. Owners should check whether their motorhome is covered by this recall using the list of affected vehicles and fire extinguisher models in the recall documents.
Newmar will notify owners, who should contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher at no cost. Kidde customer service can be reached toll-free at 1-855-262-3540 or at www.kidde.com (click "Product Safety Recall"), and Newmar customer service can be reached at 1-574-773-7791 (Newmar recall number 17E-062). Owners can also check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle