NHTSA Recall 18V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V083000; Date: Jan. 30, 2018
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2003 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2004 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 606
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, fs65, and minotour school buses, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427. Pdf
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-759.
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.
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