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Campaign 18V168 Posted March 9, 2018 33,321 units

2003-2018 Supreme Work Trucks Recall 18V168: Extinguisher

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 18V168 affects 33,321 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, and Iner-City trucks with defective Kidde fire extinguishers. Replacement is free.

Supreme is recalling 33,321 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, and Iner-City trucks because Kidde fire extinguishers can clog, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach. In a fire, an extinguisher that does not work properly can raise the risk of injury; Supreme dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The fire extinguisher in affected 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, and Iner-City trucks is emergency equipment carried for a fire before help arrives. It is supposed to discharge suppressant through the nozzle when the handle or push button is activated. The recalled units are Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator extinguishers.

In recall 18V168, the problem is inside the extinguisher, not the truck body. The extinguisher can become clogged, so it does not discharge as expected, or it can take excessive force to activate. On certain extinguisher 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. An affected extinguisher can look ready in the truck and still fail when someone tries to use it during a fire.

Who's affected?

Spans Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, and Iner-City models from 2003 through 2018, all tied to equipment.

2011 Supreme Service Body Equipment
2006 Supreme Service Body Equipment
2003 Supreme Signature Van Equipment
2006 Supreme Signature Van Equipment
2004 Supreme Service Body Equipment
Units affected33,321
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

A faulty fire extinguisher leaves less protection during a fire. If the extinguisher does not discharge or operate correctly when needed, injury risk increases. Check whether your VIN is included, then arrange the free replacement promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Supreme dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, or Iner-City is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-352-4921 for recall guidance, or contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 to request the free replacement fire extinguisher.
  3. Reference recall number 18V168 when you call so Supreme or Kidde can match the request to the correct recall.
  4. Replace the affected Kidde extinguisher, since the recalled unit can clog, fail to discharge, or lose its nozzle during use.
  5. Keep a working fire extinguisher in the vehicle until the replacement arrives.

What happens at the repair

Supreme handles this recall by directing owners to Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher. There is no dealer repair to schedule for the extinguisher itself. If your truck has a covered Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator extinguisher, Supreme instructs you to contact Kidde so the extinguisher can be replaced free of charge. Supreme also has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid to replace a covered extinguisher before the recall notice, ask Supreme customer service how to submit that expense under the plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

March 9, 2018 NHTSA published the recall
March 23, 2018 Dealer notification began
March 23, 2018 Dealer notification ended
April 1, 2018 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
April 1, 2018 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
May 7, 2018 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V168?

Recall 18V168 covers 33,321 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, and Iner-City trucks equipped with affected Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or lose the nozzle, and Supreme's remedy provides a free replacement extinguisher.

What should I do if my 2003-2018 Supreme Service Body, Signature Van, Kold King, or Iner-City is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 18V168. If it is, follow Supreme's recall instructions for a free Kidde replacement fire extinguisher, and reference recall number 18V168 when you contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-352-4921.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Supreme's recall remedy states that owners receive a replacement fire extinguisher free of charge. The free remedy applies to included Supreme trucks with the affected Kidde extinguisher, regardless of where the truck is serviced or where it was purchased.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher fails when it is needed. If it clogs, needs excessive force, or the nozzle detaches, the extinguisher does not work properly during a fire, increasing the risk of injury. The fix is to replace the affected extinguisher for free.

What if I bought my Supreme truck used?

The free recall remedy still applies. A used truck owner does not need the original sales paperwork to qualify for an open safety recall. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Supreme truck is included, then use recall number 18V168 when contacting Supreme about the free replacement extinguisher.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V168000
Supreme customer service1-800-352-4921
NHTSA recall #18V168
NHTSA recall # (full)18V168000

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 →