Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable
Defect Summary
Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 isuzu npr, 2008 npr hd and npr-hd gas, 2011-2018 npr hd and nrr, 2015-2018 npr xd, 2012-2018 nqr, 2012-2017 npr gas and npr-hd gas, 2016-2017 chevrolet low cab forward 3500 hd, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 chevrolet low cab forward 4500 hd, 4500 xd, 5500 hd and 5500 xd vehicles, equipped with certain walter kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers, models fc10 and fc110. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in december 2017. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or walter kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. isuzu's number for this recall is v1705. note: this recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous isuzu recall 15v778.
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FAQ: Recall 17V726000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V726000?
NHTSA recall 17V726000 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on November 14, 2017. It addresses: Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable. The recall affects approximately 69,138 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 17V726000 or the manufacturer campaign number V1705. 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.