NHTSA Recall 17V726000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V726000; Date: Nov. 14, 2017
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500; 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500; 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500; 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500; 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500; 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500; 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500; 2011 Isuzu NPR; 2012 Isuzu NPR; 2013 Isuzu NPR; 2014 Isuzu NPR; 2015 Isuzu NPR; 2016 Isuzu NPR; 2017 Isuzu NPR; 2008 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2011 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2012 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2013 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2014 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2015 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2016 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2017 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2018 Isuzu Npr Hd; 2015 Isuzu Npr Xd; 2016 Isuzu Npr Xd; 2017 Isuzu Npr Xd; 2018 Isuzu Npr Xd; 2012 Isuzu NQR; 2013 Isuzu NQR; 2014 Isuzu NQR; 2015 Isuzu NQR; 2016 Isuzu NQR; 2017 Isuzu NQR; 2018 Isuzu NQR; 2011 Isuzu NRR; 2012 Isuzu NRR; 2013 Isuzu NRR; 2014 Isuzu NRR; 2015 Isuzu NRR; 2016 Isuzu NRR; 2017 Isuzu NRR; 2018 Isuzu NRR
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 69,138
Recall Summary:
Isuzu technical center of America, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 isuzu npr, 2008 npr hd and npr-hd gas, 2011-2018 npr hd and nrr, 2015-2018 npr xd, 2012-2018 nqr, 2012-2017 npr gas and npr-hd gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet low cab forward 3500 hd, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet low cab forward 4500 hd, 4500 xd, 5500 hd and 5500 xd vehicles, equipped with certain walter kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers, models fc10 and fc110. 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.
How to Fix:
Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or walter kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is v1705. Note: this recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous isuzu recall 15v778.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 2018
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