Chevrolet / Gmc / Isuzu recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet W-Series 2001–2010
- Chevrolet Wt5500 2001–2004
- Gmc W-Series 2001–2010
- Gmc Wt5500 2001–2004
- Isuzu Frr 2001–2004
- Isuzu N-Series 2001–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V259000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,774
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2000 to Feb 1, 2009
- Part
- Electrical system; Equipment
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Isuzu recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2023
- Chevrolet / Hino / Isuzu recall: Electrical system Jan 23, 2023
- Isuzu recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 17, 2022
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2019
- Isuzu recall: Power train May 16, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.