2017 WAYFARER 24 QW Recall

Campaign:

18V060000 on 01/21/2018

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

01/22/2017 - 02/19/2017

Affected:

24

Defect:

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017 24 qw recreational vehicles, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. 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

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Wayfarer will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2018. 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.

Notes:

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.

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