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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
- Risk
- Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2003.
- 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 chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been routed improperly, so it can contact the suspension leaf spring hanger bracket and become chafed. Depending on which wires are damaged, the vehicle may stall and/or lose some ABS (anti-lock braking) function, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness as needed and install additional clamps to keep the harness secured away from the hanger bracket. Owners will also be notified by Isuzu. If you have questions, you can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, referencing recall V2003.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu FTR | 201820192020 |