Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E101000 Reported November 7, 2018

Fire suppression system may not discharge

Kidde Technologies, Inc. · N/A · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E101000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kidde Technologies, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 7, 2018
Completion Rate
86.57

Defect Summary

Kidde technologies, inc. (kidde) is recalling certain fire extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11 and 421220-12, used in certain fire suppression systems installed in buses and passenger coach vehicles. the actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.

Safety Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Corrective Action

Kidde will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the systems, and will inspect the fire extinguishers, replacing any affected piston actuators, free of charge. the recall began january 4, 2019. owners may contact kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004.

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 Kidde Technologies, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E101000 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 18E101000

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

What is recall 18E101000?

NHTSA recall 18E101000 was issued by Kidde Technologies, Inc. on November 7, 2018. It addresses: Fire suppression system may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kidde Technologies, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E101000 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.