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Chevrolet Recall 18146: Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged Or Inoperable
2017 Chevrolet Express
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Equipment
- 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
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (21)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Miscellaneous Document- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Chronology
- Safety Bulletin
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 05, 2018 Subject: 18146-01 - Safety Recall Kidde Fire Extinguisher Customer Letter added
- Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N172134530 Release Date: June 2018 Revision: 01
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Isuzu Owner
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3
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