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NHTSARecalled 2017-12-08

Daimler Vans USA, LLC — EQUIPMENT

Is my product affected?

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500; 2017 RAM PROMASTER; 2016 RAM PROMASTER; 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500; 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500; 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500; 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500; 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ
  • Brand RAM

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Midwest Automotive Designs 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 discharge, or may require excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable. If a fire occurs and the extinguisher does not function properly, the risk of injury increases.

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 at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information about the replacement process and to identify which fire extinguisher models are affected.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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