Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #13V259000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V259000 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Affecting 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 Includes 1,774 affected units, Extension Cord for Oil Pan Heater may Overheat, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.