Recall 18V001 covers 5,185 2012-2018 Roadtrek, Carado, Hymer, and Sunlight motorhomes with Kidde fire extinguishers that can clog. Replacement is free through Kidde.
Roadtrek is recalling 5,185 2012-2018 motorhomes, including Zion, RS Adventurous, Banff, and Aktiv models, because Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers can clog, fail to discharge, or require excessive force to activate. If the extinguisher fails during a fire, the risk of injury increases, and the Roadtrek dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguisher is the portable safety unit carried in these 2012-2018 Roadtrek motorhomes. It is supposed to release fire-suppressing agent when the handle is pressed, giving an owner a way to respond to a small fire before it spreads. The extinguisher matters because it is used only when time and force both matter.
On the recalled units, the extinguisher can become clogged. When that happens, the agent does not discharge properly, or the handle requires excessive force before the extinguisher works. The problem involves Kidde plastic-handle extinguishers installed in Roadtrek, Hymer, Sunlight, and Carado models, including Zion, RS Adventurous, Banff, Axion, Simplicity, SS Agile, Van One, Aktiv, Sonne, Cs Adventurous, and E-Trek.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look ready until an owner tries to use it during a fire.
Who's affected?
Spans the listed RV lines from 2012 through 2018, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2012 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2018 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2016 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2017 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2018 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2012 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2013 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2013 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2014 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2018 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2012 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2012 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2014 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2013 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2018 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2017 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2016 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2015 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2014 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2012 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2014 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2015 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2014 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2015 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek RS Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek Simplicity | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek SS Agile | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2012 Roadtrek Zion SRT | Equipment |
| 2017 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2016 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2015 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2012 Sunlight Van One | Equipment |
| 2013 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2018 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2013 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2014 Roadtrek Zion | Equipment |
| 2017 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2017 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2018 Roadtrek Cs Adventurous | Equipment |
| 2014 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2016 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2015 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2016 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2017 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2018 Carado Axion | Equipment |
| 2015 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2016 Roadtrek E-Trek | Equipment |
| 2013 Hymer Sonne | Equipment |
| 2012 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 | Equipment |
| 2015 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2016 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2018 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| 2013 Carado Banff | Equipment |
| 2017 Hymer Aktiv | Equipment |
| Units affected | 5,185 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year, make, and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fire extinguisher that does not function properly leaves occupants with less protection during a vehicle fire and increases the risk of injury. Until it is replaced, treat the recalled extinguisher as unreliable and follow the recall remedy for a free replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Roadtrek dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2018 Roadtrek Zion, RS Adventurous, Banff, Axion, Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, SS Agile, Van One, Zion SRT, Aktiv, Aktiv 2.0, Sonne, Cs Adventurous, or E-Trek is included in this recall.
- Contact Roadtrek customer service or Kidde to request the free replacement fire extinguisher.
- Replace the Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguisher that clogs or needs excessive force to discharge.
- Reference recall number 18V001 when you call, and keep the owner notice with your motorhome records.
- Keep another working fire extinguisher in the motorhome until the recalled Kidde unit is replaced.
What happens at the repair
Roadtrek will direct owners to Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher at no charge. The repair is the extinguisher replacement itself: remove the recalled Kidde E10 or EH10 unit from the motorhome and replace it with the correct replacement extinguisher supplied through the recall. Parts are free under the recall. If you already paid yourself for a replacement fire extinguisher tied to this recall, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Contact Roadtrek customer service with your repair paperwork and proof of payment to start that claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 2, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 8, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 8, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 8, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 22, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V001?
Recall 18V001 covers 5,185 2012-2018 Roadtrek motorhomes equipped with Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers that can clog, fail to discharge, or require excessive force. That defect increases injury risk during a fire. The replacement extinguisher is free.
What should I do if my 2012-2018 Roadtrek motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V001. If it is, follow the recall instructions for a free Kidde replacement fire extinguisher. You can also call Roadtrek customer service at 1-844-413-8245 and reference recall 18V001.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and the manufacturer remedy provides a replacement Kidde fire extinguisher free of charge. Keep the recall number handy when you contact Roadtrek or Kidde so the service desk can match your vehicle to the campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the Kidde fire extinguisher fails when you need it during a fire. If the extinguisher is clogged, does not discharge, or takes excessive force to activate, occupants have less protection, increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought this motorhome used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the original notice, check your VIN and reference recall 18V001 when you contact Roadtrek or Kidde about the replacement extinguisher.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V001000 |
|---|---|
| Roadtrek customer service | 1-844-413-8245 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V001 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V001000 |
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 →