2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS RECALL - #18V267000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/9/2008 - 3/23/2018 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2018 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/11/2018 |
| # Affected |
6,154 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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 |
| Consequences |
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for TIRES
2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for TIRES
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