WINNEBAGO JOURNEY (2018) recall — Equipment
Winnebago is recalling 2018 Journey motorhomes with potentially clogged Kidde fire extinguishers that may fail during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free replacements from Kidde.
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
Winnebago is recalling 2018 Journey motorhomes that may have fire extinguishers that don't work properly in a fire, increasing injury risk. Owners should get a free replacement extinguisher from Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225507-winnebago-journey-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225507-winnebago-journey-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V782000
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“Winnebago Journey 2018 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225507-winnebago-journey-2018-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V782000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V782000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a fire, the fire extinguisher might not function properly because it could be clogged or require excessive force to activate. The nozzle might also detach from the valve assembly, causing injury or making the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Winnebago Journey motorhomes are affected. Those with the specific Kidde fire extinguishers mentioned in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Winnebago Journey has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models from 2013-2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago for Replacement
Reach out to Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 for instructions on getting a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Call Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com for more information on free replacement fire extinguishers.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, 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 by this recall?
Winnebago Journey 2018 motorhomes with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers.
How can I get a free replacement fire extinguisher?
Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 for free replacement fire extinguishers.
Is there a deadline to fix the fire extinguisher?
The recall began on January 19, 2018, but there is no specific deadline mentioned for replacement.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V782000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 17V782000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, 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 #17V782000 (July 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.