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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free 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.
- 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
Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged. A clogged extinguisher may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle may also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury, and the extinguisher would then be inoperable.
If a fire occurs and the extinguisher does not work properly, the risk of injury increases. Owners should check the fire extinguisher on their truck against the affected model list in the recall documentation.
The replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde is free of charge. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-759), contact Kidde at 1-855-262-3540, or visit www.kidde.com and select "Product Safety Recall." You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
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