Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V246000 Reported April 18, 2018

Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable

Riverside Rv · N/A · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V246000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Riverside Rv
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 18, 2018
Completion Rate
26.70

Defect Summary

Riverside rv (riverside) is recalling various 2015-2017 white water, water fall, and mt. Mckinley motorhomes equipped with certain plastic-handle fire extinguishers or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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

Safety Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Riverside will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on april 9, 2018. owners may contact riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Riverside Rv dealer and reference recall ID 18V246000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V246000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V246000?

NHTSA recall 18V246000 was issued by Riverside Rv on April 18, 2018. It addresses: Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Riverside Rv dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.