The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V267000·Announced 2018-04-26

GM Recalls Fire Extinguishers in Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu Vehicles

General Motors is recalling certain 2009-2018 Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu vehicles because the installed fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to function during a fire.

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 device (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function or cause injury during activation, representing a risk-of-harm product where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly in the event of a fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET, ISUZU SIERRA 1500, SAVANA, EXPRESS, SIERRA 2500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
6,154

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)

  • SIERRA 1500
  • SAVANA
  • EXPRESS
  • SIERRA 2500
  • SILVERADO 3500
  • TOPKICK
  • SIERRA 3500
  • SILVERADO 2500
  • F SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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