THOR MOTOR COACH ACE (2018) recall — Equipment
Thor is recalling 2018 motor coaches with specific fire extinguishers that may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Thor 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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling 2018 motor coaches with certain fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during a fire, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners should get a free replacement extinguisher from Thor or Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225395-thor-2018-motor-coach-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225395-thor-2018-motor-coach-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V758000
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“Thor 2018 Motor Coach Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225395-thor-2018-motor-coach-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V758000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V758000).
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 Thor Motor Coach recreational vehicles from 2003-2018 with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Those using the extinguishers in high-risk fire scenarios are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Motor Coach (2003-2018) has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The specific models are listed in the provided PDF links.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Thor for Replacement
Reach out to Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 to arrange a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
Thor 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 Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, 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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected?
Thor Motor Coach recreational vehicles from 2003-2018 with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Specific models are listed in the provided PDF links.
How can I get a replacement fire extinguisher?
Contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Is this recall active?
Yes, the recall began on January 15, 2018, and Thor will notify owners to get a replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Thor
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V758000 — Thor Thor Hello, I own a Thor that is covered by recall 17V758000 from Thor. The official recall notice states: Thor 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 Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, 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. 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 #17V758000 (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.
- 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.