Recall 17V734 covers 7,399 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler diesel motorhomes for defective Kidde fire extinguishers. Replacement will be free once available.
Holiday Rambler is recalling 7,399 2009-2014 Endeavor, Neptune, Ambassador, Trip, and Scepter diesel motorhomes because certain Kidde fire extinguishers can clog, require excessive force, or lose the nozzle during use. In a fire, a failed extinguisher increases injury risk, and the Holiday Rambler dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fire extinguisher in the 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Neptune, Ambassador, Trip, and Scepter motorhomes is emergency equipment meant to discharge dry chemical powder onto a small fire. The affected units are Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button Pindicator extinguishers. They are supposed to release that powder when the handle or button is pressed, so the owner has a usable first response before help arrives.
On affected extinguishers, the discharge path can clog or the handle can require excessive force. Kidde's report ties one failure mode to a quick press and release of the lever, which can emit a small amount of powder or air and then stop the extinguisher from discharging fully. In certain models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher inoperable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look normal until the moment someone tries to use it.
Who's affected?
Covers five Holiday Rambler motorhome lines across the 2009-2014 model years.
| 2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2009 Holiday Rambler Neptune | Equipment |
| 2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Equipment |
| 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | Equipment |
| 2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Equipment |
| 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Equipment |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip | Equipment |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Neptune | Equipment |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Scepter | Equipment |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | Equipment |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Equipment |
| 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Equipment |
| Units affected | 7,399 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a fire starts, a defective extinguisher can fail to discharge properly, increasing the risk of injury. Keep a working extinguisher accessible until the replacement is handled, and schedule the recall as soon as the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Holiday Rambler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Neptune, Ambassador, Trip, or Scepter is included in this recall.
- Follow REV's owner notice and contact Kidde for the free replacement fire extinguisher.
- Replace the Kidde fire extinguisher that can clog, fail to discharge, or lose its nozzle during use.
- Call Holiday Rambler customer service at 1-800-509-3417 with questions, and reference recall number 17V734 when you call.
- Keep the recalled extinguisher out of emergency-service use once the replacement is received.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy describes a replacement fire extinguisher, not a mechanical repair. Once the replacement process is available, Holiday Rambler owners are instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher for the covered Plastic-Handle or Push Button Pindicator units. A Holiday Rambler service contact can confirm whether the extinguisher in the motorhome is part of campaign 17V734. The replacement is free. Holiday Rambler has a general reimbursement plan on file, so if you already paid for the same extinguisher replacement before the recall notice, ask customer service how documented costs are handled.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 17, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 16, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 18, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 18, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 18, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V734?
Recall 17V734 covers 7,399 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, Endeavor, Neptune, Trip, and Scepter diesel motorhomes with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or lose the nozzle. REV instructed owners to get a free Kidde replacement.
What should I do if my 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V734. If it is, contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 and ask for the free replacement fire extinguisher.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and REV's remedy directs owners to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher free of charge. Parts and recall handling are covered for included VINs.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher fails when you need it during a fire. If it is clogged, needs excessive force, or loses the nozzle, it does not discharge as expected. That increases injury risk in a fire. The replacement extinguisher is free.
What if I bought my Holiday Rambler motorhome used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ambassador, Endeavor, Neptune, Trip, or Scepter is included, then contact REV or Kidde for the free replacement extinguisher.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V734000 |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler customer service | 1-800-509-3417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V734 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V734000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →