Recall 18V142 covers 1,023 2003-2018 Coach House Arriva, Platinum Ii, and Platinum vehicles with defective Kidde fire extinguishers. Kidde replacement is free.
Coach House is recalling 1,023 2003-2018 Arriva, Platinum Ii, and Platinum recreational vehicles with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers that can clog, require excessive force to activate, or lose a nozzle. If the extinguisher fails during a fire, injury risk increases; Coach House dealers will replace it free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment is the Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguisher installed in affected 2003-2018 Coach House Arriva, Platinum Ii, and Platinum recreational vehicles. Its job is simple: when you squeeze the handle or press the button, the extinguisher releases fire-suppression powder through the nozzle so an owner has a working fire-response tool inside the vehicle.
In recall 18V142, the extinguisher fails inside the valve and discharge path. The extinguisher becomes clogged, needs excessive force to activate, or does not release its contents as expected. Kidde traced one failure pattern to a quick press and release of the lever, after only a short burst of powder or air. On certain models, the nozzle separates from the valve assembly with enough force to create an injury risk and leave the extinguisher inoperable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look ready until the moment someone tries to use it.
Who's affected?
Covers Arriva, Platinum Ii, and Platinum motorhomes across the 2003-2018 model years, all listed under Equipment.
| 2018 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2017 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2016 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2015 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2014 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2013 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2012 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2011 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2010 Coach House Arriva | Equipment |
| 2008 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2009 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2010 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2011 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2012 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2013 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2014 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2015 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2016 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2017 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2018 Coach House Platinum Ii | Equipment |
| 2018 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2017 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2016 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2015 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2014 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2013 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2012 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2011 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2010 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2009 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2006 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2005 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2004 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2008 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2007 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| 2003 Coach House Platinum | Equipment |
| Units affected | 1,023 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a fire starts, a faulty fire extinguisher can fail to work properly and increase the risk of injury. There is no known warning sign before the extinguisher fails, so confirm whether your VIN is included and replace the extinguisher promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Coach House dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2018 Coach House Arriva, Platinum Ii, or Platinum RV is included in this recall.
- Contact Coach House customer service to start the free Kidde fire-extinguisher replacement.
- Call Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 if Coach House directs you to Kidde for the replacement extinguisher.
- Reference recall number 18V142 when you call, and ask whether your extinguisher has a plastic handle or push button Pindicator.
- Avoid relying on the recalled extinguisher for fire protection until the free replacement is in place.
What happens at the repair
The repair path is a free replacement fire extinguisher, not a mechanical repair on the vehicle. Coach House notifies owners and instructs them to contact Kidde for the replacement unit. Once the replacement is arranged, remove the recalled Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator extinguisher and install the replacement extinguisher in its place. The replacement is free under recall 18V142. Coach House has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related replacement. Contact Coach House customer service with prior repair paperwork and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 1, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 1, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V142?
Recall 18V142 covers 1,023 2003-2018 Coach House Arriva, Platinum Ii, and Platinum RVs equipped with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, fail to discharge, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach. Coach House arranged a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What should I do if my 2003-2018 Coach House Arriva, Platinum Ii, or Platinum is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 18V142. If it is, contact Coach House customer service at 1-800-235-0984 and ask for the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement process. Keep the recall number handy when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and Coach House says owners receive a replacement Kidde fire extinguisher free of charge. The remedy has been available since the recall began on April 11, 2018.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of usable fire protection inside the RV. If a fire starts and the extinguisher does not discharge properly, the risk of injury increases. Certain nozzles also detach with enough force to cause injury and leave the extinguisher inoperable.
What if I bought my Coach House RV used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle and recalled equipment, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included, then contact Coach House with recall number 18V142 for the replacement fire extinguisher process.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V142000 |
|---|---|
| Coach House customer service | 1-800-235-0984 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V142 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V142000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →