DRV MOBILE SUITE (2018) recall — Equipment
DRV is recalling certain 2018 Mobile Suites with Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact DRV or Kidde for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
DRV is recalling 2018 Mobile Suites that have specific Kidde fire extinguishers which might not work properly in a fire. If the extinguisher becomes clogged or the nozzle detaches, it could cause injury or make the fire worse. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224715-drv-2018-mobile-suite-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224715-drv-2018-mobile-suite-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V753000
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“DRV 2018 Mobile Suite Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224715-drv-2018-mobile-suite-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V753000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V753000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the fire extinguisher becomes clogged, it won't discharge properly during a fire. In some models, the nozzle can detach with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of DRV Mobile Suites from 2003-2018 with the affected Kidde fire extinguishers are most at risk during fires. The hazard is most serious for those who use the vehicle in areas with high fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your DRV Mobile Suite (2003-2018) has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguisher. The recall covers specific models listed on the NHTSA website.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DRV for Replacement
Call DRV customer service at 1-574-457-6472 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this fire extinguisher being recalled?
The extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge during a fire, or the nozzle may detach with enough force to cause injury.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your DRV Mobile Suite (2003-2018) has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguisher. Affected models are listed on the NHTSA website.
What should I do if I have the affected extinguisher?
Contact DRV customer service at 1-574-457-6472 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact DRV
We’ve drafted a message you can send DRV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V753000 — DRV DRV Hello, I own a DRV that is covered by recall 17V753000 from DRV. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V753000 (November 22, 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.