Defect Description For Recall
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
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SILVERADO 2500
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
18V267000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20081013
End Of Manufacture
20131106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6154
Date Owners Notified
20180611
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20180426
Make Campaign Number
18146