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2008-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 and others recall: equipment

Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 14, 2017. It covers about 69,138 vehicles.

vehicles affected
69,138
reported
Nov 14, 2017
owners notified
Jan 11, 2018

Equipment

What is wrong
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. 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.
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1‑855‑262‑3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1705. Note: This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.

Recall number 17V726000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V726000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 17V726000, reported on November 14, 2017, covers about 69,138 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V726000?

Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1‑855‑262‑3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1705. Note: This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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