OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 17V786000

NHTSA campaign 17V786000 covers 10 published year-and-model reports from 2 makes in this index and lists 550 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received December 8, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 17V786000 says

NHTSA campaign 17V786000 identifies EQUIPMENT and states that In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that 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 17V786000

For NHTSA campaign 17V786000, the filed corrective action says: Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Owner notification: December 11, 2017
Filing manufacturer: Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
Component groups: EQUIPMENT

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 17V786000

RecallRoad links 10 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 17V786000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.