Western Star these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported a problem with the equipment. Here is what owners need to know.
These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-182.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Western Star 4700 |
| 2014–2015 | Western Star 4900 |
| 2014–2015 | Western Star 5700 |
| 2014–2015 | Western Star 6900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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