NHTSA Campaign 18E101000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Kidde Technologies, Inc. · Reported Nov 7, 2018 · 5,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kidde Technologies, Inc. (Kidde) is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11 and 421220-12, used in certain fire suppression systems installed in buses and passenger coach vehicles. 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

Kidde will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the systems, and will inspect the fire extinguishers, replacing any affected piston actuators, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 5,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E101000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.