The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V786000·Announced 2017-12-08

Midwest Recalls Fire Extinguishers in Mercedes-Benz and RAM Vans

Midwest Automotive Designs is recalling fire extinguishers in certain 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster vans because they may clog or detach.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail during a fire, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC 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 requiring excessive force to activate. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and render the product inoperable.

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 550 units. 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, RAM SPRINTER 3500, PROMASTER, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
550

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SPRINTER 3500
  • PROMASTER
  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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