Ram 5500 (2018) – 17V824000

Defect Description For Recall

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

Make Of Vehicle

RAM

Model Of Vehicle

5500

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

17V824000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)

Start Of Manufacture

20110712

End Of Manufacture

20171114

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

61791

Date Owners Notified

20180214

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)

Date Report Received

20171221

Make Campaign Number

T82

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard