CERTAIN DIESEL DUAL FUEL TANK ACCESSORY KITS SOLD AS DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS
— Recall Campaign #05E029000
CERTAIN DIESEL DUAL FUEL TANK ACCESSORY KITS SOLD AS DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 52 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05E029000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 20, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05E029000 |
| Units affected: | 52 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN DIESEL DUAL FUEL TANK ACCESSORY KITS SOLD AS DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
- Consequeces:
- OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Notes:
- ISUZU IS REPORTING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN UNDER 05V-168.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.