Kidde recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain models of Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Mack trucks. 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
What could happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or 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.
Vehicles covered
- Kidde Fire Extinguisher
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E070000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 2, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37,367
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 15, 2002 to Aug 15, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kidde recall: Equipment Dec 11, 2018
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 7, 2018
- Kidde recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Nov 20, 2017
- Kidde recall: Equipment Oct 20, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.