Recalls for 2014 Isuzu Npr Xd

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2015-11-20
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.