Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge
Defect Summary
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc., (mcnelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 mcneilus bridge master mixer, standard mixer, sliding trailer mixer, standard rear loader, rear loader w/3.5 yd hd tail, zero radius automated, auto reach, atlantic front loader, split body rear loader, rear loader w/tag axle, metro pak rear loader, xxc rear loader, and pacific front loader vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to may 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is kidde: cpsc 15-079.
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FAQ: Recall 15V572000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V572000?
NHTSA recall 15V572000 was issued by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. on September 14, 2015. It addresses: Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 6,745 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V572000 or the manufacturer campaign number Kidde: CPSC 15-079. 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.