2015 DRV MOBILE SUITE ESTATES Recall

Campaign:

17V753000 on 11/27/2017

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

05/24/2009 - 10/01/2017

Affected:

7,896

Defect:

Drv suites (drv) is recalling certain 2007-2018 elite suites, 2014-2018 full house, 2003-2018 mobile suites, 2010-2018 mobile suite estates, 2006-2012 select suite, 2013-2016 tradition, and 2017 travel suites recreational vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers 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:

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

Correction:

Drv will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact drv customer service at 1-574-457-6472, or kidde customer service toll free 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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