Volvo Trucks North America – Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Volvo trucks. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Report Received Date 11/21/2017
NHTSA ID 17E069000
Consequence Summary In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 37367
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17E069000)