NHTSA recall 18V-267 (18V267000)
equipment recall reported April 26, 2018 - about 6,154 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V267000
- Also written as
- 18V-267
- Manufacturer number
- 18146
- Reported
- April 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,154
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-267 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.