Kidde recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers sold through Mopar service parts to equip various Chrysler vehicles. 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 could happen
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or Kidde customer 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 T83.
Vehicles covered
- Kidde Fire Extinguisher
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E076000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,162
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 4, 2004 to Dec 7, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- T83
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kidde recall: Equipment Dec 11, 2018
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 7, 2018
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 20, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Oct 20, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.