NHTSA Recall 17V824000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V824000; Date: Dec. 21, 2017
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Chrysler Pacifica; 2014 Chrysler Town And Country; 2015 Chrysler Town And Country; 2016 Chrysler Town And Country; 2007 Dodge Caliber; 2009 Dodge Challenger; 2016 Dodge Charger; 2015 Dodge Dart; 2016 Dodge Dart; 2004 Dodge Durango; 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2014 Dodge Journey; 2014 Jeep Cherokee; 2015 Jeep Cherokee; 2016 Jeep Cherokee; 2017 Jeep Compass; 2011 Jeep Patriot; 2012 RAM 1500; 2015 RAM 1500; 2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2015 RAM 2500; 2016 RAM 2500; 2017 RAM 2500; 2018 RAM 2500; 2012 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2015 RAM 3500; 2016 RAM 3500; 2017 RAM 3500; 2018 RAM 3500; 2012 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2014 RAM 4500; 2015 RAM 4500; 2016 RAM 4500; 2017 RAM 4500; 2018 RAM 4500; 2012 RAM 5500; 2013 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM 5500; 2015 RAM 5500; 2016 RAM 5500; 2017 RAM 5500; 2018 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM Promaster; 2015 RAM Promaster; 2016 RAM Promaster; 2017 RAM Promaster; 2015 RAM Promaster City; 2016 RAM Promaster City; 2017 RAM Promaster City
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 61,915
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and ram vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v824-0103. Pdf. 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
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 2018
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