CHEVROLET - GMC - AND ISUZU OWNERS!!! Report Receipt Date: JUN 19, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V259000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,774 All Products Associated with this Recall Details 2 Associated Documents Manufacturer: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America 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: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire. REMEDY: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by August 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 safercar.gov.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 02:41:42 +0000
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