Recall 13V259000: 2005–2010 Chevrolet W-Series, 2005–2010 GMC W-Series, 2005–2013 Isuzu N-Series

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 19, 2013
Vehicles affected
1,774
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2006 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2007 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2008 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2009 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2010 Chevrolet W-Series
  • 2005 GMC W-Series
  • 2006 GMC W-Series
  • 2007 GMC W-Series
  • 2008 GMC W-Series
  • 2009 GMC W-Series
  • 2010 GMC W-Series
  • 2005 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2006 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2007 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2008 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2009 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2010 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2011 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2012 Isuzu N-Series
  • 2013 Isuzu N-Series

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V259000
Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Owner letters
Aug 30, 2013
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System); Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology