CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel tank on these trucks may corrode over time and develop leaks. Fuel escaping from a leaking tank can create a fire hazard if it meets an ignition source.
A fuel leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should watch for signs of a fuel leak, such as a fuel odor or fuel pooling under the vehicle, and check whether their vehicle is affected by this recall.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank at no charge. Owners can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 for more information, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet W3500 | 200620072008 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet W4500 | 200620072008 |
| GMC W3500 | 200620072008 |
| GMC W4500 | 200620072008 |
| Isuzu NPR | 200620072008 |
| Isuzu NPR HD | 200620072008 |