Kidde Fire Extinguisher: Equipment
Recall 17E076000 · Dec 21, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
6,162
units affected
6,162
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E076000
- Date
- Dec 21, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 6,162
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
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 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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kidde | Fire Extinguisher | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E076000?
1 model: Kidde Fire Extinguisher (all years), about 6,162 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E076000?
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.
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.