Campaign 18E-113

Actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent

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Defect summary

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11, 421220-12, 421220-21, 421220-22 and 424766, sold by Gillig as aftermarket parts. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.

Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and Kidde will replace fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004 or Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18E113000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 18E-113
MakeModelModel years
KiddeFire ExtinguisherYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.