The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V182000·Announced 2015-03-27

Western Star Trucks Recall Fire Extinguishers That May Fail to Discharge

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2015 Western Star trucks equipped with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may not fully discharge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function, creating a risk of injury in the event of a fire, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between July 23, 2013, and December 4, 2014, and are equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers.

The recall is being issued because these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released. In the event of a fire, if the extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher free of charge. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll-free at (855) 283-7991 or go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 5700, 4900, 6900, 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
2,226

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • 5700
  • 4900
  • 6900
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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