Recall 17V786000: Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V786000 was filed by Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC and received on December 8, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 550.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on December 11, 2017.
- Production dates listed: March 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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
Consequence (official text)
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2014 to 2017 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 to 2017 |
| RAM | PROMASTER | 2016 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Airstream Interstate inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Winnebago View inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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