Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a fire extinguisher with a plastic handle or a push-button indicator. This extinguisher might clog or break, preventing it from working properly or forcing you to use too much force to use it.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fire breaks out and the extinguisher doesn't work as expected, you could get injured. A malfunctioning extinguisher can also leave you unable to put out the fire, which increases the risk of serious harm.
Free Fix
Your dealer will instruct you to contact Kidde to get a new, free fire extinguisher. They'll cover the cost of the replacement, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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