TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTREME CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED HIS FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYST…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTREME CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED HIS FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.
NHTSA ODI #11311650
171,000 miles · Jan 30, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO ISUZU. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO ISUZU. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 171,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN OIL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE FROM THE PACKING SEALS. IN GENERAL, AS OIL IS LOST, THE OIL WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THERE MAY BE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE AND LOSS OF OIL CAN CAUSE ENGINE SEIZURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED. IF SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL SUPPLY PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438..
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