NHTSA Recall 13V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V259000; Date: Jun. 19, 2013
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
Affected Units:: 1,774
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2013
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