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Campaign 17V809 Posted December 15, 2017 34,699 units

1995-2018 Newmar Motorhomes Recall 17V809: Fire Extinguisher

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V809 covers 34,699 1995-2018 Newmar motorhomes with Kidde fire extinguishers that can fail during a fire. Free Kidde replacement is available.

Newmar is recalling 34,699 1995-2018 motorhomes such as the Mountain Aire, London Aire, and Dutch Star models because certain Kidde fire extinguishers can clog, require excessive force, or detach at the nozzle. In a fire, an extinguisher that does not discharge as expected can increase the risk of injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the portable Kidde fire extinguisher installed or supplied in affected 1995-2018 Newmar motorhomes, including models such as Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Ventana, Bay Star, and others in the recall scope. Its job is simple: when a small fire starts, the handle or push-button actuator opens the valve so the extinguishing agent can discharge through the nozzle.

In the affected extinguishers, the plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" design can clog. When that happens, the extinguisher does not discharge as expected, or it takes excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher unusable.

There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look normal until the moment you need it, so treat an included Kidde unit as unreliable until it is replaced or repaired under recall 17V809.

Who's affected?

Scope spans Newmar motorhome lines across 1995-2018, with Equipment listed as the shared component.

1996 Newmar Mountain Aire Equipment
1997 Newmar Mountain Aire Equipment
2000 Newmar Mountain Aire Equipment
2001 Newmar Mountain Aire Equipment
2015 Newmar Ventana Le Equipment
Units affected34,699

The model year and coach name narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

A faulty fire extinguisher leaves occupants with less protection during a fire, increasing the risk of injury. Treat the extinguisher as recall equipment and arrange the free replacement before relying on it in an emergency. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1995-2018 Newmar motorhome is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Newmar's owner notice, which explains how to get the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement.
  3. Contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 for the free replacement extinguisher that fixes the discharge and nozzle-detachment risk.
  4. Reference recall number 17V809 and Newmar recall 17E-062 when you call.
  5. Keep a working fire extinguisher in the motorhome until the recalled Kidde unit is replaced.

What happens at the repair

Newmar's remedy directs owners to get a free replacement Kidde fire extinguisher rather than a motorhome shop repair. Newmar instructs owners to contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540 for the replacement, or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 and reference recall 17E-062. The replacement extinguisher is free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in the recall data, do not assume a dealer appointment can complete the final remedy until Newmar or Kidde confirms the replacement process for your motorhome.

Timeline

December 15, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
February 7, 2018 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V809?

Recall 17V809 covers 34,699 1995-2018 Newmar motorhomes equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force to activate, or have a nozzle detach, increasing injury risk in a fire. Newmar instructed owners to contact Kidde for a free replacement.

What should I do if my 1995-2018 Newmar motorhome is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V809. If it is, contact Kidde for the free replacement fire extinguisher, or call Newmar customer service for help with the recall. Reference Newmar recall number 17E-062 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. The replacement fire extinguisher is free under this recall. Newmar instructed owners to contact Kidde for the replacement, and the recall remedy states that Kidde provides the replacement fire extinguisher at no charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher does not work correctly during a fire. It can fail to discharge as expected, require excessive force to activate, or have the nozzle detach with enough force to cause injury.

What if I bought my Newmar motorhome used?

The recall still follows the vehicle and the affected equipment. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Newmar motorhome is included, then contact Kidde or Newmar for the free replacement fire extinguisher if recall 17V809 applies.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V809000
Newmar customer service1-855-262-3540
NHTSA recall #17V809
NHTSA recall # (full)17V809000

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 →