Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
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
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 2016–2017
- Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 2016–2018
- Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500 2017–2018
- Isuzu Npr 2011–2017
- Isuzu Npr Hd 2008, 2011–2018
- Isuzu Npr Xd 2015–2018
- Isuzu Nqr 2012–2018
- Isuzu Nrr 2011–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V726000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69,138
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 11, 2010 to Sep 25, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- V1705
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
- Isuzu recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2026
- Chevrolet / International Motors / Isuzu recall: Suspension Mar 19, 2021
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Seat belts Jan 17, 2020
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Wheels Nov 20, 2019
- Isuzu recall: Steering Sep 18, 2019
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Electrical system Feb 8, 2019
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.