EQUIPMENT
Published April 30, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2018
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) 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, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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
What to do
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- GMC
- Model
- SIERRA 1500
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2011 GMC SAVANA | 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2013 GMC SAVANA | 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2015 GMC SAVANA | 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500 | 2016 GMC SAVANA | 2018 GMC SAVANA | 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2009 GMC TOPKICK | 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 | 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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