NHTSA Recall 18V267000

EQUIPMENTApr 26, 2018· General Motors LLC

Summary

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

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2009ChevroletSILVERADO 2500
2011ChevroletSILVERADO 2500
2012ChevroletSILVERADO 2500
2013ChevroletSILVERADO 2500
2014ChevroletSILVERADO 2500
2009ChevroletSILVERADO 3500
2011ChevroletSILVERADO 3500
2012ChevroletSILVERADO 3500
2013ChevroletSILVERADO 3500
2014ChevroletSILVERADO 3500
2009GMCSIERRA 1500
2011GMCSIERRA 1500
2012GMCSIERRA 1500
2013GMCSIERRA 1500
2014GMCSIERRA 1500
2009GMCSIERRA 2500
2011GMCSIERRA 2500
2012GMCSIERRA 2500
2013GMCSIERRA 2500
2014GMCSIERRA 2500
2009GMCSIERRA 3500
2011GMCSIERRA 3500
2012GMCSIERRA 3500
2013GMCSIERRA 3500
2014GMCSIERRA 3500

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