NHTSA recall 17V824000
Equipment · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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…
Why it matters: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Dodge Durango
- 2007 Dodge Caliber
- 2009 Dodge Challenger
- 2011 Jeep Patriot
- 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2014 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2014 Dodge Journey
- 2014 Jeep Cherokee
- 2014 Ram Promaster
- 2015 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2015 Dodge Dart
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2015 Jeep Cherokee
- 2015 Ram Promaster
- 2015 Ram Promaster City
- 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2016 Dodge Charger
- 2016 Dodge Dart
- 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2016 Jeep Cherokee
- 2016 Ram Promaster
- 2016 Ram Promaster City
- 2017 Jeep Compass
- 2017 Ram Promaster
- 2017 Ram Promaster City
- 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
All model years NHTSA lists
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, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 2012 Dodge Ram 4500, 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 2017 Jeep Compass, 2011 Jeep Patriot, 2015 Ram 1500, 2013 Ram 2500, 2014 Ram 2500, 2015 Ram 2500, 2016 Ram 2500, 2017 Ram 2500, 2018 Ram 2500, 2013 Ram 3500, 2014 Ram 3500, 2015 Ram 3500, 2016 Ram 3500, 2017 Ram 3500, 2018 Ram 3500, 2013 Ram 4500, 2014 Ram 4500, 2015 Ram 4500, 2016 Ram 4500, 2017 Ram 4500, 2018 Ram 4500, 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V824000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.