OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V810000
NHTSA campaign 17V810000 covers 77 published year-and-model reports from 2 makes in this index and lists 24,860 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received December 15, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V810000 says
Defect summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that 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.
Consequence summary
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V810000
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact 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. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Component groups
- EQUIPMENT
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES