NHTSA recall 18V267000

Equipment · General Motors, LLC

April 26, 2018report date

6,154units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects 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…

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

The fix: Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2009 Chevrolet Express, 2010 Chevrolet Express, 2011 Chevrolet Express, 2012 Chevrolet Express, 2013 Chevrolet Express, 2014 Chevrolet Express, 2015 Chevrolet Express, 2016 Chevrolet Express, 2017 Chevrolet Express, 2018 Chevrolet Express, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2009 Gmc Savana, 2010 Gmc Savana, 2011 Gmc Savana, 2012 Gmc Savana, 2013 Gmc Savana, 2014 Gmc Savana, 2015 Gmc Savana, 2016 Gmc Savana, 2017 Gmc Savana, 2018 Gmc Savana, 2009 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2010 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2011 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2012 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2013 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2014 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2009 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2010 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2011 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2012 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2013 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2014 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2009 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2010 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2011 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2012 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2013 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2014 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2009 Gmc Topkick, 2009 Isuzu F Series.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V267000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.