2002-2013 Triple E Rv Recall 18V093: Fire Extinguisher

Recall 18V093 covers 1,159 2002-2013 Triple E Rv motorhomes and trailers with Kidde fire extinguishers that can clog or fail. Kidde replacement is free.

What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguisher installed in certain 2002-2013 Triple E Rv motorhomes and trailers. A portable extinguisher is supposed to release dry chemical through its nozzle when the handle or button is pressed, so an owner can fight a small fire while getting people away from the vehicle. In NHTSA campaign 18V093, the extinguisher is the problem, not a drivability part.

On the affected Kidde units, material inside the extinguisher can clog the discharge path after the lever is pressed and released quickly. Once clogged, the extinguisher does not discharge as expected, or it takes excessive force to activate. On 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 ready on the wall or in its bracket, then fail when someone tries to use it.

Who's affected?

Spans the 2002-2013 Triple E Rv coach lineup across motorhome and RV models, all tied to the equipment component.

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

What's the safety risk?

If the fire extinguisher fails during a fire, the risk of injury increases. There is no known warning sign before the extinguisher fails, so confirm whether your VIN is included and arrange the replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2013 Triple E Rv Regal, Mot, Regency, Embassy, Empress, Commander, Topaz, Signature, Senator, Regency GT, Unity, Libero, Free Flight, Free Spirit, Invitation, Roughneck, or Serenity is included in this recall.
2. Contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 to request the free replacement fire extinguisher that fixes the clogged or nozzle-detaching extinguisher.
3. Reference recall number 18V093 and Triple E Rv recall CA#8894-1 when you call.
4. Remove the recalled Kidde extinguisher from service once the replacement arrives, then install the new extinguisher in the same location.
5. Keep another working fire extinguisher available in the vehicle until the replacement is installed.

What happens at the repair

The repair is a replacement fire extinguisher, not a mechanical repair to the motorhome. Triple E Rv tells owners to contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher covered by the recall. The affected extinguisher is removed from service and replaced so the vehicle has an extinguisher that can discharge as intended. Parts are covered under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related extinguisher replacement, ask Triple E Rv how its general reimbursement plan handles prior costs and keep your repair paperwork or purchase documentation available.

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More information

Source documents

• Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCRIT
• Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) · RCONL
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

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 →