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Recall 15V-778

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2016 Isuzu NPR and 4 other models: Equipment.

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-778
Reported
November 20, 2015
Vehicles affected
25,209 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at [link removed] 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles