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Isuzu N-Series Recall 13V259: Electrical System; Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V259, reported June 19, 2013, 1,774 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V259Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Risk
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 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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet W-Series2001200220032004200520062007200820092010
Chevrolet WT55002001200220032004
GMC W-Series2001200220032004200520062007200820092010
GMC WT55002001200220032004
Isuzu FRR2001200220032004
Isuzu N-Series2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013