Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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
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
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Cascadia 2002–2017
- Freightliner Century Class 2002–2017
- Freightliner Columbia 2002–2017
- Freightliner Coronado 2002–2017
- Western Star 4700 2002–2017
- Western Star 4900 2002–2017
- Western Star 5700 2002–2017
- Western Star 5900 2002–2017
- Western Star 6900 2002–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V810000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 15, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 24,860
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 11, 2001 to Aug 19, 2016
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment May 16, 2022
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Nov 12, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering May 19, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Apr 12, 2021
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 20, 2021
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.