Kidde Fire Extinguisher: Equipment
Recall 18E101000 · Nov 7, 2018 · Kidde Technologies, Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E101000
- Date
- Nov 7, 2018
- Maker
- Kidde Technologies, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kidde Technologies, Inc. (Kidde) is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11 and 421220-12, used in certain fire suppression systems installed in buses and passenger coach vehicles. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
What can happen
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kidde will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the systems, and will inspect the fire extinguishers, replacing any affected piston actuators, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004.
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 18E101000?
1 model: Kidde Fire Extinguisher (all years), about 5,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E101000?
Kidde will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the systems, and will inspect the fire extinguishers, replacing any affected piston actuators, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004.
What can happen?
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
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.