Kidde: equipment recalls

NHTSA lists 8 equipment recall campaigns for Kidde. NHTSA received the reports from 1997 to 2018. The campaigns have 2,593,094 units in total. The newest campaign is 18E113000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Dec 2018.

NHTSA recall lookup

The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 2,593,094 units in total.

18E113000Received 11 Dec 2018. 33 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Gillig LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2019.
18E101000Received 7 Nov 2018. 5,000 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Kidde Technologies, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jan 2019.
17E076000Received 21 Dec 2017. 6,162 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers sold through Mopar service parts to equip various Chrysler vehicles. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T83.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T83. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Feb 2018.
17E070000Received 21 Nov 2017. 37,367 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain models of Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Mack trucks. 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mack will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Mack Trucks, Inc..
17E069000Received 21 Nov 2017. 37,367 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Volvo trucks. 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America.
17E068000Received 20 Nov 2017. 742 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle and Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in coaches. 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR17-31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Aug 2018.
17E062000Received 20 Oct 2017. 2,500,000 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. (Kidde) is recalling 134 models of Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers and eight models of Push Button Pindicator Fire Extinguishers. 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. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Kidde will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers that equipped new vehicles with the extinguishers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify owners of the issue. Kidde will notify the purchasers of any replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2017.
97E041000Received 15 Dec 1997. 6,423 units.
Unknown or Other
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: full security and fire control class 8 super fire extinguishers. The handle does not engage the valve stem and can puncture the seal of the extinguisher, allowing the fire extinguisher to discharge its contents.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, the extinguisher would not be able to work properly.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
These extinguishers will be replaced free of charge.
Products named: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.
Report filed by W. KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Dec 1997.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Kidde equipment campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2017, with 5 campaigns.

Kidde: campaigns for each component
Component		Campaigns
Equipment		7
Unknown or Other		1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

Fire Extinguisher8

Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. Kidde: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/kidde/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: Chrysler (FCA US LLC); Gillig LLC; Kidde Technologies, Inc.; Mack Trucks, Inc..

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Kidde products do the campaigns name?: The NHTSA records have 1 product name for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Fire Extinguisher
How many units does a Kidde equipment campaign have?: The median Kidde campaign has 6,423 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
Which component do the Kidde campaigns name most often?: Equipment, in 7 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.