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Chrysler and RAM vehicles have fire extinguishers that may fail
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If the extinguisher does not work properly, the risk of injury during a fire goes up, and the notice also says a nozzle that comes off can cause injury on its own. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V824000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Equipment |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler and RAM vehicles fitted with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers. These extinguishers can become clogged, so they may not spray as expected, or they may take a great deal of force to set off. On some models, the nozzle can come off the valve with enough force to cause injury, which also leaves the extinguisher unusable. Owners will be told to contact Kidde for a replacement.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V824000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Chrysler — official Chrysler recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
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Official notice
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- 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
- Safety risk
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.