NHTSA safety recall

Recall 13V259000

Electrical System — Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu · reported 19 Jun 2013 · 1,774 vehicles potentially affected

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
13V259000
Filed by
Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
Report received
19 Jun 2013
Owners notified
30 Aug 2013
Potentially affected
1,774

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2001 Chevrolet W-series 2002 Chevrolet W-series 2003 Chevrolet W-series 2004 Chevrolet W-series 2005 Chevrolet W-series 2006 Chevrolet W-series 2007 Chevrolet W-series 2008 Chevrolet W-series 2009 Chevrolet W-series 2010 Chevrolet W-series 2001 Chevrolet Wt5500 2002 Chevrolet Wt5500 2003 Chevrolet Wt5500 2004 Chevrolet Wt5500 2001 GMC W-series 2002 GMC W-series 2003 GMC W-series 2004 GMC 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 2001 GMC Wt5500 2002 GMC Wt5500 2003 GMC Wt5500 2004 GMC Wt5500 2001 Isuzu Frr 2002 Isuzu Frr 2003 Isuzu Frr 2004 Isuzu Frr 2001 Isuzu N-series 2002 Isuzu N-series 2003 Isuzu N-series 2004 Isuzu N-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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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