Riverside Water Fall recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 18, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Riverside RV recalls 2015–2017 Riverside Water Fall, MT. Mckinley, Whitewater

Recall number

18V246000

Brand / firm

Riverside

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,000 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.