Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017 models with faulty Kidde fire extinguishers may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must replace extinguishers with a different brand.
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.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017 vehicles with specific fire extinguishers may not work properly in fires, potentially causing injury. Affected owners should replace the extinguisher with a different brand. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226208-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2017-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226208-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2017-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V786000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226208-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2017-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V786000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V786000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a fire occurs and the fire extinguisher becomes clogged or the nozzle detaches, it may not discharge properly or could cause injury. This increases the risk of injury during a fire event.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017 models with Kidde fire extinguishers built between 2014-2017 are most at risk if a fire occurs. The hazard is most severe for vehicles with clogged extinguishers or detached nozzles.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher installed. The recall affects 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Owners should contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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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 #17V786000 (August 12, 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.