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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trucks were equipped with a Kidde model FC10 disposable handheld fire extinguisher that may not properly discharge when its lever is pressed. The problem affects certain diesel and gasoline trucks built between late 2011 and 2015.
If a fire occurs and the extinguisher does not work correctly, the risk of injury increases. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall.
Replacement fire extinguishers are provided free of charge. Order them directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com or by calling (855) 283-7991, or contact and visit an authorized dealer. For questions, contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Isuzu NPR | 20122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu NPR HD | 20122013201420152016 |
| Isuzu NPR XD | 2012201320142015 |
| Isuzu NQR | 2012201320142015 |
| Isuzu NRR | 2012201320142015 |