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Campaign 17V782 Posted December 7, 2017 17,360 units

2013-2018 Winnebago RV Recall 17V782: Kidde Extinguisher

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V782 covers 17,360 2013-2018 Winnebago and Itasca motorhomes and commercial vehicles with faulty Kidde fire extinguishers. Replacement is free through Kidde.

Winnebago is recalling 17,360 2013-2018 motorhomes and Commercial Vehicle models, including the Forza, Tour, and Minnie Winnie, because Kidde plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers can clog, fail to discharge, or detach at the nozzle. In a fire, a failed extinguisher increases injury risk; Winnebago dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The affected 2013-2018 Winnebago motorhomes and commercial vehicles carry a Kidde fire extinguisher with a plastic handle or push button Pindicator. The extinguisher is there to release fire suppressant when you squeeze the handle or press the button. It gives the owner a first response tool when a fire starts inside or near the vehicle.

On these extinguishers, the plastic nozzle and handle are less durable than the metal version used for the replacement. The extinguisher can clog, so it does not discharge as expected, or it can take excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher unusable.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the extinguisher is needed, so an affected unit can look normal until you try to use it.

Who's affected?

Spans Winnebago and Itasca motorhome lines across the 2013-2018 model years, all tied to the same equipment component.

2018 Winnebago Forza Equipment
2016 Winnebago Tour Equipment
2017 Winnebago Tour Equipment
2018 Winnebago Sightseer Equipment
2013 Winnebago Revel Equipment
Units affected17,360
Field incidentsNHTSA 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 recalled fire extinguisher fails during a fire, occupants have less ability to control flames, increasing the risk of injury. Keep a working replacement extinguisher in the vehicle and address the recall soon. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2018 Winnebago motorhome or commercial vehicle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Winnebago customer service or a franchised Winnebago dealer for the free Kidde fire-extinguisher replacement that restores expected discharge in a fire.
  3. Reference recall number 17V782 when you call, and have your VIN ready.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Winnebago mailed one, along with the fire extinguisher information from your vehicle.
  5. Replace the affected extinguisher before relying on it for fire protection.

What happens at the repair

The remedy is available now. Winnebago directs owners to contact Kidde for a replacement or aftermarket fire extinguisher at no charge. This is not a mechanical repair: the unsafe extinguisher is replaced so the vehicle has working fire protection. Parts and handling are covered under the recall. Winnebago has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a related extinguisher replacement, contact Winnebago customer service and ask what documentation is needed for a reimbursement claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

December 7, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
January 19, 2018 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V782?

Recall 17V782 covers 17,360 2013-2018 Winnebago motorhomes and commercial vehicles equipped with recalled Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force to activate, or lose its nozzle, increasing injury risk during a fire.

What should I do if my 2013-2018 Winnebago motorhome is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V782. If it is, contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 for the free replacement fire extinguisher process.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. The replacement fire extinguisher is free under the recall remedy. Winnebago directed owners to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers at no charge, and the recall remedy has been available since January 19, 2018.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher does not work when needed during a fire. NHTSA campaign 17V782 says the extinguisher can fail to discharge as expected, require excessive force to activate, or have a nozzle detach, increasing injury risk.

What if I bought my Winnebago motorhome used?

The free replacement still applies if your VIN is included. Used owners often miss the original mailed notice, so check your VIN, keep recall number 17V782 handy, and contact Winnebago or Kidde for the replacement fire extinguisher instructions.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V782000
Winnebago customer service1-641-585-3535
NHTSA recall #17V782
NHTSA recall # (full)17V782000

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 →