2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 RECALL - #15V182000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/23/2013 - 12/4/2014 |
| Recalled on |
3/27/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/2015 |
| # Affected |
2,226 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL680. |
| 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 |
2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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