Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20000201
End Date Of Manufacturing
20031231
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1774
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20130830
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20130619
Record Creation Date
20130626
Regulation Part Number
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.
Consequence Summary
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Summary
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.
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Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
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