Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #17E069000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E069000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in volvo trucks Includes 37,367 affected units, Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelskidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in volvo trucks
Defect Summary
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in volvo 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
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2017. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, 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.