COACHMEN PRISM (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Prism motorhomes with Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach, increasing injury risk during fires. Owners must contact Kidde for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2018 Coachmen Prism motorhomes with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during a fire, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224690-forest-river-2018-coachmen-prism-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224690-forest-river-2018-coachmen-prism-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V756000
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“Forest River 2018 Coachmen Prism Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224690-forest-river-2018-coachmen-prism-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V756000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V756000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a fire, if the fire extinguisher becomes clogged or the nozzle detaches from the valve assembly, it may not discharge properly or could cause injury. This increases the risk of injury during a fire emergency.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Coachmen Prism motorhomes with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Those who use the extinguishers in fire emergencies are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Coachmen Prism motorhome has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models from 2009-2018.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Call Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com to get a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Questions people ask
Why is my fire extinguisher being recalled?
The fire extinguisher may become clogged or detach during a fire, increasing injury risk.
Do I need to stop using my fire extinguisher immediately?
No, but you should contact Kidde for a free replacement as soon as possible.
What models are affected?
2018 Coachmen Prism motorhomes with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V756000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V756000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544. 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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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 #17V756000 (November 22, 2017)
- 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.
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