Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, Coronado and 5 more (2002-2017): Equipment
Recall 17V810000 · Dec 15, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
24,860
vehicles affected
24,860
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V810000
- Date
- Dec 15, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 24,860
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2002-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
9 models, 144 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V810000?
9 models: Freightliner Cascadia (2002-2017), Freightliner Century Class (2002-2017), Freightliner Columbia (2002-2017) and 6 more, about 24,860 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V810000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.