2001–2013 Isuzu N-Series & 2001–2010 Chevrolet W-Series + 4 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
💥 The risk
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
🔧 The fix
Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V259000
- Manufacturer
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
- Vehicles affected
- 1,774
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-866-441-9638
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 30, 2013
- Built
- Feb 1, 2000 – Feb 1, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.