Western Star · United States · Crit
Western Star 5700, 4900 +3 more: Equipment
Affects Western Star 5700, 4900, 4700, 5900, 6900 · 2002–2017 — about 25K vehicles.
The hazard
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational