Recall 18V246 covers 2,000 2015-2017 Riverside Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, and Whitewater motorhomes for faulty Kidde fire extinguishers. Replacement is free.
Riverside is recalling 2,000 2015-2017 Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, and Whitewater motorhomes under recall 18V246 because certain plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers can clog, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach. If a fire starts, an extinguisher that fails to discharge raises the risk of injury; the Riverside dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The fire extinguisher in affected 2015-2017 Riverside Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, and Whitewater motorhomes is the onboard emergency unit meant to discharge extinguishing agent through a nozzle when the handle or button is pressed. Its job is simple: give an owner a working first response while everyone moves away from a fire.
In this recall, the extinguisher itself is the defective equipment. The plastic-handle and push-button Pindicator units can clog inside, so the agent does not discharge when needed, or the unit takes excessive force to activate. On some models, the nozzle can separate 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 in its bracket, but the problem appears when someone tries to use it.
Who's affected?
Covers three Riverside trailer models across the 2015-2017 model years, all tied to the same equipment recall.
| 2016 Riverside Water Fall | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2017 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Equipment |
| 2017 Riverside Whitewater | Equipment |
| 2015 Riverside Whitewater | Equipment |
| 2015 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Equipment |
| 2017 Riverside Water Fall | Equipment |
| 2016 Riverside Whitewater | Equipment |
| 2015 Riverside Water Fall | Equipment |
| 2016 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,000 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
If a fire starts, a faulty fire extinguisher can fail to work as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Keep the extinguisher accessible, check whether your VIN is included, and arrange the free replacement before relying on it in an emergency. Repair is free at any franchised Riverside dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Riverside Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, or Whitewater is included in this recall.
- Contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511 for instructions on the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement.
- Follow Riverside's instructions to get the replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde.
- Reference recall number 18V246 when you call, and keep the recall notice with your vehicle paperwork.
- Replace the recalled extinguisher before relying on it for fire protection; the affected unit can clog, require excessive force, or detach at the nozzle.
What happens at the repair
Riverside's remedy does not call for a dealer repair. Riverside notifies owners and instructs them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The replacement addresses the recalled plastic-handle or push-button extinguisher that can clog, fail to discharge, require excessive force to activate, or lose the nozzle. The recall began on April 9, 2018, so the free replacement path is already open.
Timeline
| April 9, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 18, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
| April 20, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 20, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 18, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V246?
Recall 18V246 covers 2,000 2015-2017 Riverside Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, and Whitewater motorhomes equipped with affected Kidde fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach, leaving it unable to work during a fire.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Riverside Water Fall, Mt. Mckinley, or Whitewater is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V246. If it is, contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511 and ask for the Kidde replacement-fire-extinguisher instructions. Keep the recall number ready when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost, and Riverside's remedy directs owners to get a replacement Kidde fire extinguisher free of charge. The recall remedy was available after the recall began on April 9, 2018.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the fire extinguisher does not work when needed. If it clogs, requires excessive force, or loses the nozzle, it can fail during a fire and increase the risk of injury. Confirm the VIN and follow Riverside's replacement instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V246000 |
|---|---|
| Riverside customer service | 1-260-499-4511 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V246 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V246000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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