OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V746000
NHTSA campaign 17V746000 covers 24 published year-and-model reports from 3 makes in this index and lists 49,563 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received November 21, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V746000 says
Defect summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational 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-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed 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.
Consequence summary
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V746000
Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, 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.
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Component groups
- EQUIPMENT
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES