Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17E068000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E068000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting kidde plastic-handle and push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in coaches Includes 742 affected units, Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelskidde plastic-handle and push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in coaches
Defect Summary
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain kidde plastic-handle and push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in coaches. 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
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 20, 2018. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.