OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 17V824000

NHTSA campaign 17V824000 covers 54 published year-and-model reports from 4 makes in this index and lists 61,791 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

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

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 17V824000 says

NHTSA campaign 17V824000 identifies EQUIPMENT and states that If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Defect 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.

Consequence summary

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V824000

For NHTSA campaign 17V824000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: February 14, 2018
Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component groups: EQUIPMENT

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 17V824000

RecallRoad links 54 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 17V824000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.