Defect Description For Recall
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
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4700
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
17V810000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20010711
End Of Manufacture
20160819
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24860
Date Owners Notified
20180411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20171215
Make Campaign Number
FL-759