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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling various 2015-2017 White Water, Water Fall, and Mt. McKinley motorhomes equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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
- Riverside will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511.
- 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 plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers in these motorhomes may become clogged, making them hard to activate or preventing them from discharging as expected. In some models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher unusable.
If the extinguisher does not work properly during a fire, the risk of injury increases. Owners should contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511 and will be instructed to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher free of charge. Check the NHTSA recall notice for the full list of affected extinguisher models, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Riverside MT. Mckinley | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Riverside Water Fall | 201520162017 |
| Riverside Whitewater | 201520162017 |