NHTSA recall 18E113000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Dec 11, 201833 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt Jan 1, 2015 – Nov 5, 2018
The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11, 421220-12, 421220-21, 421220-22 and 424766, sold by Gillig as aftermarket parts. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
The risk
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and Kidde will replace fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004 or Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073.