Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from july 23, 2013, through december 4, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized dtna repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2015. affected owners may contact kidde directly toll free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. To 5 p.m. Et monday through friday or owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl680.
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FAQ: Recall 15V182000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V182000?
NHTSA recall 15V182000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 27, 2015. It addresses: Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 2,226 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL680. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.