NHTSA Recall # | 136273 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V267000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18146 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EXPRESS |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 11/06/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/09/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/03/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/04/18 |
Report created | 30/04/18 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6154 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2009-2014 chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd, 2009 gmc topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 series and isuzu f series, and 2009-2018 chevrolet express, and gmc savana vehicles, equipped with certain plastic-handle fire extinguishers or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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 |
Consequence summary | In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began june 11, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Gm's number for this recall is 18146. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |