OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V809000
NHTSA campaign 17V809000 covers 107 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 34,699 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received December 15, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V809000 says
Defect summary
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.
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 17V809000
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.
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Component groups
- EQUIPMENT
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES