CARADO BANFF (2018) recall — Equipment
Erwin Hymer recalls 2012-2018 Carado Banff motorhomes with Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers that may become clogged, increasing fire injury risk. Owners must get a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2012-2018 Carado Banff motorhomes that have Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers which might become clogged. This could prevent the extinguisher from working properly during a fire, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224642-carado-banff-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224642-carado-banff-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V001000
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“Carado Banff 2018 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224642-carado-banff-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #18V001000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V001000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, making it difficult to discharge the extinguisher or requiring excessive force to activate it. This could mean the extinguisher doesn't work properly during a fire, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2018 Carado Banff motorhomes with Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers are affected. Motorhome users in areas with fire risks are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Carado Banff motorhome was manufactured between 2012 and 2018 and has a Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Erwin Hymer for Replacement
Call Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-413-8245 to arrange a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Check with Kidde for Details
Visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information about the replacement process.
What NHTSA says to do
Erwin Hymer will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-413-8245, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. For additional guidance consumers can contact Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc., customer service line at 844-496-3735. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 17E062000.
Questions people ask
Why is my fire extinguisher being recalled?
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate during a fire, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my Carado Banff is affected?
Your Carado Banff motorhome was manufactured between 2012 and 2018 and has a Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguisher.
Is there a deadline to replace the extinguisher?
The recall began on January 8, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for replacement as the remedy is free and ongoing.
Contact Erwin Hymer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Erwin Hymer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V001000 — Erwin Hymer Erwin Hymer Hello, I own a Erwin Hymer that is covered by recall 18V001000 from Erwin Hymer. The official recall notice states: Erwin Hymer will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-413-8245, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. For additional guidance consumers can contact Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc., customer service line at 844-496-3735. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 17E062000. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V001000 (February 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.