NHTSA recall 05V168000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 05V168000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 05053 |
| Manufacturer | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA |
| Reported | 2005-04-20 |
| Owners notified | 2005-10-27 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 253 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
What can happen
OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
RECALL NO. 05053.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2003 CHEVROLET W3500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
|---|---|
| 2004 CHEVROLET W3500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET W4500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET W4500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET W5500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 GMC W3500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC W3500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 GMC W4500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC W4500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 GMC W5500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC W5500 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 ISUZU NPR | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 ISUZU NPR | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 ISUZU NQR | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 ISUZU NQR | Built 2002-07-01 to 2004-07-31. |
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