Isuzu Npr HD recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 20, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Isuzu Motors Limited recalls 2012–2016 Isuzu — 5 models

Recall number

15V778000

Brand / firm

Isuzu

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 25,209 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.

What was recalled

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.

What to do

Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.