Tiffin 2018 Bus Recall: Fire Extinguisher May Not Work in Fire
Tiffin recalls certain 2009-2018 bus models with potentially defective fire extinguishers that could fail during 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.
What happened, in plain English
Tiffin is recalling specific 2009-2018 bus models that have fire extinguishers which might not work properly in a fire. This could lead to increased injury risk if the extinguisher fails to discharge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225421-tiffin-2018-bus-recall-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225421-tiffin-2018-bus-recall-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V841000
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“Tiffin 2018 Bus Recall: Fire Extinguisher May Not Work in Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225421-tiffin-2018-bus-recall-fire-extinguisher-may-not-work-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V841000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V841000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a fire, the fire extinguisher might not function properly due to being clogged or requiring excessive force to activate. The nozzle could also detach from the valve assembly, causing injury and making the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of Tiffin 2009-2018 bus models with Kidde fire extinguishers are affected. Those with the specific models listed in the recall notice are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tiffin bus model is listed in the recall (2009-2018 Allegro, Allegro RED, Bus, Phaeton, Bay, Breeze, or Zephyr). The fire extinguisher is a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' type.
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Tiffin- Category
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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.
Check Recall Status
Verify your bus model against the list of affected vehicles provided in the recall notice.
What NHTSA says to do
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 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. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 45 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 #17V841000 (December 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.