NHTSA Recall 15V182000: Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,226 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Western Star 4700.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V182000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL680 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | March 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL680.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V182000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star 4700 | 2014, 2015 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2014, 2015 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2014, 2015 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.