CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2018) recall — Equipment
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Pacifica vehicles with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach, increasing fire injury risk. Owners must contact Chrysler or Kidde for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Pacifica vehicles with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during use. This could increase the risk of injury in a fire, so owners should get a replacement extinguisher. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224683-chrysler-2018-pacifica-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224683-chrysler-2018-pacifica-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V824000
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“Chrysler 2018 Pacifica Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224683-chrysler-2018-pacifica-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V824000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V824000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with these extinguishers are at risk during a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models listed in the provided PDFs.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler for Replacement
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit www.kidde.com to get a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Questions people ask
Why is this fire extinguisher being recalled?
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. Check the model list in the provided PDFs for specific vehicles.
What should I do if I have the affected extinguisher?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V824000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 17V824000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V824000 (December 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.