The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V810000·Announced 2017-12-15

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2002-2017 Models for Defective Fire Extinguishers

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2002-2017 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the installed fire extinguishers may clog, require excessive force to activate, or detach nozzles, posing injury risks.

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-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function or cause injury during activation, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, and Coronado trucks, as well as Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900, and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected. Additionally, excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher, and in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable.

The recall affects approximately 24,860 vehicles. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. DTNA will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact 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. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 5700, 4700, 4900, CASCADIA
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
24,860

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 (9)

  • 5700
  • 4700
  • 4900
  • CASCADIA
  • CORONADO
  • 5900
  • COLUMBIA
  • 6900
  • CENTURY CLASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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