MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; RAM Promaster (2014-2017): Equipment
Recall 17V786000 · Dec 8, 2017 · Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
550
vehicles affected
550
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V786000
- Date
- Dec 8, 2017
- Maker
- Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
- Units affected
- 550
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2014-2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2014-2017 |
| Ram | Promaster | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V786000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2014-2017), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2014-2017), Ram Promaster (2016-2017), about 550 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V786000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.