Chrysler Pacifica, Town AND Country; Dodge Caliber, Challenger and 19 more (2004-2018): Equipment
Recall 17V824000 · Dec 21, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
61,791
vehicles affected
61,791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V824000
- Date
- Dec 21, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 61,791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2004-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. 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.
What can happen
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
23 models, 55 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | Pacifica | 2018 |
| Chrysler | Town And Country | 2014-2016 |
| Dodge | Caliber | 2007 |
| Dodge | Challenger | 2009 |
| Dodge | Charger | 2016 |
| Dodge | Dart | 2015-2016 |
| Dodge | Durango | 2004 |
| Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2014-2016 |
| Dodge | Journey | 2014 |
| Dodge | Ram 1500 | 2012 |
| Dodge | Ram 3500 | 2012 |
| Dodge | Ram 4500 | 2012 |
| Dodge | Ram 5500 | 2012 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 2014-2016 |
| Jeep | Compass | 2017 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 2011 |
| Ram | 1500 | 2015 |
| Ram | 2500 | 2013-2018 |
| Ram | 3500 | 2013-2018 |
| Ram | 4500 | 2013-2018 |
| Ram | 5500 | 2013-2018 |
| Ram | Promaster | 2014-2017 |
| Ram | Promaster City | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V824000?
23 models: Chrysler Pacifica (2018), Chrysler Town And Country (2014-2016), Dodge Caliber (2007) and 20 more, about 61,791 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V824000?
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.
What can happen?
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.