2010 Isuzu N-Series

Defect. 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ISUZU NRR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING TO WORK AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN ODOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SHOES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SEIZED ONTO THE BRAKE DRUMS DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HFI TRUCK CENTER (LOCATED AT 1463 US-22, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092, (908) 232-4600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ABS PUMP, BRAKE SEALS, BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE SHOES, AND WHEEL CYLINDER AT THE COST OF $7,500. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,750.