Truck Makers Recall Kidde Fire Extinguishers
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are recalling certain models of Kidde fire extinguishers sold as accessories for use in their trucks, citing a potential risk in 37,367 vehicles.
These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected, or excessive force may be needed to activate them, according to the companies, both units of Volvo Group.
In certain models, the extinguisher’s nozzle also may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury or render it inoperable.
For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models, click here.
Mack and VTNA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for free replacement fire extinguishers. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 19. Owners may contact Mack customer service at (610) 709-2131, Volvo at (800) 528-6586 or Kidde at (855) 271-0773.
Isuzu Technical Center of America Inc. also is recalling 69,138 medium-duty trucks for similar potential issues with Kidde fire extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110.
Those vehicles include: 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, according to the company.
Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get free replacement extinguishers. The recall is expected to begin in this month.
Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at (866) 441-9638. Isuzu’s number for this recall is V1705. This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.
