Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V778000 Reported November 20, 2015

Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge

Isuzu Motors Limited · N/A · 25,209 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V778000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
25,209
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 20, 2015
Completion Rate
50.70

Defect Summary

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.

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

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference recall ID 15V778000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V778000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V778000?

NHTSA recall 15V778000 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on November 20, 2015. It addresses: Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 25,209 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V778000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.