KZRV 2018 Recreational Trailers: Fire Extinguisher May Not Work in Fire
KZRV is recalling 2002-2018 recreational trailers with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may not function properly during a fire, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact KZRV or 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.
What happened, in plain English
KZRV is recalling 2002-2018 recreational trailers with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during a fire, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners must get a free replacement extinguisher to ensure proper fire safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225155-kzrv-2018-recreational-trailers-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225155-kzrv-2018-recreational-trailers-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V749000
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“KZRV 2018 Recreational Trailers: Fire Extinguisher May Not Work in Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225155-kzrv-2018-recreational-trailers-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V749000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V749000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a fire occurs and the fire extinguisher becomes clogged or detaches, it may not discharge properly or could cause injury. This increases the risk of injury during a fire because the extinguisher might not function as intended.
Who’s affected
Owners of KZRV recreational trailers from 2002-2018 with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Trailer users who may be in a fire are at higher risk due to potential extinguisher failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. Affected models are listed at https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf or https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KZRV for Replacement
Call KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Call Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #17V749000 (November 21, 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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