Defect Description For Recall
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. 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
KIDDE
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E070000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020815
End Of Manufacture
20170815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
37367
Date Owners Notified
20171102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
Date Report Received
20171121