The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V060000·Announced 2018-01-22

Wayfarer Recalls 2017 24 QW RVs for Defective Fire Extinguishers

Wayfarer is recalling 2017 24 QW recreational vehicles because the installed Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to function during a fire.

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 to function during a fire, increasing the risk of injury. This fits the rubric for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' (Score 3), as no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017 24 QW recreational vehicles equipped with specific Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers. The recall involves 24 affected units. The defect is that these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them 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 to 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 began on March 7, 2018. Wayfarer will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.

Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Kidde customer service 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
WAYFARER 24 QW
Brand
WAYFARER
Manufacturer
Wayfarer
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 (1)

  • 24 QW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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