ALTEC 4700 2015: EQUIPMENT
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4700 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-07-23 - 2014-12-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V182000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-05-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-03-27 | Date Added to Database: 2015-03-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL680 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2226 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll free at "855" 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL680. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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