OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V756000
NHTSA campaign 17V756000 covers 98 published year-and-model reports from 3 makes in this index and lists 365,885 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received November 22, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V756000 says
Defect summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 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 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with 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.
Consequence summary
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V756000
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2017
- Filing manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component groups
- EQUIPMENT
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES