NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (2018) recall — Equipment
Newmar is recalling 2018 motorhomes with potentially defective Kidde fire extinguishers that may not function properly in a fire, increasing injury risk. 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
Newmar is recalling 2018 motorhomes that may have fire extinguishers which could fail during a fire, increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles need a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225246-newmar-2018-motorhome-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225246-newmar-2018-motorhome-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-during · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V809000
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“Newmar 2018 Motorhome Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury During Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225246-newmar-2018-motorhome-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-during. Based on NHTSA recall #17V809000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V809000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the fire extinguisher becomes clogged, it may not discharge properly or require excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar motorhomes from 1995 to 2018 are affected. Those with the specific Kidde fire extinguishers mentioned are most at risk during a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar motorhome was manufactured between 1995 and 2018. The affected fire extinguishers are Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' models.
- Brand
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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 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact 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 or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Questions people ask
How can I check if my Newmar motorhome is affected?
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 1995 and 2018 and has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher.
What should I do if I have the affected fire extinguisher?
Contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Is there a deadline to replace the fire extinguisher?
The recall began on February 7, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for replacement as the remedy does not state one.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V809000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 17V809000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact 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 or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062. 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 #17V809000 (December 15, 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.
- 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.