Kidde Fire Extinguisher: Equipment
Recall 17E070000 · Nov 21, 2017 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
37,367
units affected
37,367
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E070000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2017
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 37,367
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain models of Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Mack trucks. These extinguishers 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.
Mack will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kidde | Fire Extinguisher | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E070000?
1 model: Kidde Fire Extinguisher (all years), about 37,367 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E070000?
Mack will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or 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.