2010 CHEVROLET W-SERIES RECALL - #13V259000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 CHEVROLET W-SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2000 - 5/31/2009 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/2013 |
| # Affected |
1,774 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2010 CHEVROLET W-SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT
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