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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248815-western-star-4900-2015-recall-equipment · Recall date March 27, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V182000
“WESTERN STAR 4900 (2015) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 27, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248815-western-star-4900-2015-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 15V182000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V182000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V182000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC WESTERN STAR 4900 (2015) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a WESTERN STAR 4900 (2015) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 15V182000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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