Recall 17V756 covers 365,885 2003-2018 Forest River vehicles with Kidde extinguishers that can fail in a fire. Kidde replacement is free.
Forest River is recalling 365,885 2003-2018 RVs and trailers, including Berkshire, Wildcat, and Coachmen Mirada models, equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or lose its nozzle, leaving owners without working fire protection and raising the risk of injury in a fire; the repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment is the Kidde plastic-handle or push button "Pindicator" portable fire extinguisher installed in affected 2003-2018 Forest River vehicles and trailers. It is supposed to be a ready safety tool: when someone pulls the pin and presses the handle or button, the extinguisher discharges suppressant through the nozzle onto a small fire.
On these units, the extinguisher can clog inside or need excessive force before it activates. That means the extinguisher does not discharge as expected when it is needed. In certain models, the nozzle can separate from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone, and that same failure leaves the extinguisher unusable.
The issue is tied to the extinguisher design, including the plastic valve used on the affected units. Replacement extinguishers use a metal valve instead.
There is no warning sign before failure. A stored extinguisher that looks normal can still fail when someone tries to use it.
Who's affected?
Spans Forest River, Coachmen, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, and Shasta model lines across the 2003-2018 model years, all tied to equipment.
| 2016 Forest River Mobile Restroom | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Mobile Restroom | Equipment |
| 2010 Forest River Mobile Restroom | Equipment |
| 2008 Forest River Mobile Restroom | Equipment |
| 2006 Forest River Mobile Restroom | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Wildcat | Equipment |
| 2006 Forest River Wildcat | Equipment |
| 2012 Forest River Vengeance | Equipment |
| 2011 Forest River Vengeance | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Wildcat | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Wildcat | Equipment |
| 2003 Forest River Wildcat | Equipment |
| 2014 Coachmen Orion | Equipment |
| 2011 Forest River Wildwood | Equipment |
| 2012 Forest River Wildwood | Equipment |
| 2012 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2009 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2008 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2006 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2003 Forest River Rockport | Equipment |
| 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2010 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2015 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate | Equipment |
| 2014 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate | Equipment |
| 2012 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate | Equipment |
| 2009 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate | Equipment |
| 2008 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2009 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2010 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2011 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2013 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2014 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2016 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2017 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Salem | Equipment |
| 2006 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Vengeance | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Vengeance | Equipment |
| 2009 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2010 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2011 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2012 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2013 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2017 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| 2018 Coachmen Mirada | Equipment |
| Units affected | 365,885 |
| 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 vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fire extinguisher that fails to discharge correctly leaves occupants with less protection and increases the risk of injury during a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so do not rely on appearance alone; confirm your VIN and replace the recalled extinguisher promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2018 Forest River RV, trailer, or specialty vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to confirm the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement that fixes the discharge and nozzle-detachment problem.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 with questions, and reference recall number 17V756 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one, along with the affected Kidde fire extinguisher information from your vehicle.
- Replace the recalled extinguisher before relying on it for a fire emergency.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is a replacement Kidde fire extinguisher at no charge. Forest River will notify owners and direct them to Kidde for the replacement unit, rather than a complex dealer repair. Once your extinguisher is replaced, keep the recall paperwork with your vehicle records so the covered unit is documented. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a covered Kidde fire extinguisher replacement, contact Forest River customer service and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 27, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 18, 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 17V756?
Recall 17V756 covers 365,885 2003-2018 Forest River vehicles equipped with recalled Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach, increasing injury risk during a fire.
What should I do if my 2003-2018 Forest River vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V756. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 for the free replacement fire extinguisher.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River's remedy for recall 17V756 is a free replacement fire extinguisher through Kidde. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher does not work when needed. NHTSA campaign 17V756 says a clogged extinguisher, excessive activation force, or detached nozzle can leave the extinguisher inoperable and increase injury risk in a fire.
What if I bought my Forest River vehicle used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not cancel an open safety recall. Check your VIN, then reference recall 17V756 when contacting Forest River or Kidde about the replacement fire extinguisher.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V756000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V756 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V756000 |
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 →