EquipmentRecall 17V-710 · Pleasant Valley vehicles
Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC recall 17V-710 covers 2,590 Pleasant Valley vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 6% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V710000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC (Pleasant Valley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 MyPod, T@G, T@B 320, T@B 400, Cirrus 820, and Cirrus 920 travel trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, model 210D. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and render the product inoperable.
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Pleasant Valley will notify owners and direct them to contact Kidde directly to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
6%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 28 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2017 to November 10, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.