The defect
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2010, 2013, 2014 |
| Holiday Rambler Neptune | 2009, 2010 |
| Holiday Rambler Scepter | 2010 |
| Holiday Rambler Trip | 2011 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2009 | 2 | 6 |
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2010 | 0 | 5 |
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Holiday Rambler Neptune | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Holiday Rambler Neptune | 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| Holiday Rambler Scepter | 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| Holiday Rambler Trip | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
Other equipment recalls in 2017
170 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the equipment; REV Recreation Group filed 45 campaigns in all.
| 17V847000 29 Dec 2017 | ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. |
| 17V844000 27 Dec 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V841000 22 Dec 2017 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 17V824000 21 Dec 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V835000 21 Dec 2017 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 17V831000 20 Dec 2017 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 17V827000 19 Dec 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V828000 18 Dec 2017 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017