Western Star 5700 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2014–2015 Western Star — 4 models

Recall number

15V182000

Brand / firm

Western Star

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,226 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.