Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #15V778000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V778000 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Affecting 2012-2016 npr, npr-hd, npr-xd, nqr, and nrr diesel trucks manufactured november 24, 2011, to july 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 npr and npr-hd gasoline-powered trucks manufactured october 5, 2011, to august 27, 2015 Includes 25,209 affected units, Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012-2016 npr, npr-hd, npr-xd, nqr, and nrr diesel trucks manufactured november 24, 2011, to july 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 npr and npr-hd gasoline-powered trucks manufactured october 5, 2011, to august 27, 2015
Defect Summary
Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 npr, npr-hd, npr-xd, nqr, and nrr diesel trucks manufactured november 24, 2011, to july 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 npr and npr-hd gasoline-powered trucks manufactured october 5, 2011, to august 27, 2015. the trucks may have been equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model fc10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Corrective Action
Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from kidde safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. the recall began on january 18, 2016. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.