Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
WT5500
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
13V259000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Overheating Of The Extension Cord Could Melt The Oil Pan Heater Plug And/Or Block Heater Plug, Resulting In An Increased Risk Of Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
Start Of Manufacture
20000401
End Of Manufacture
20031231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1774
Date Owners Notified
20130830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130619