2001–2010 Chevrolet W-Series, WT5500 and 2001–2010 GMC W-Series, WT5500 recall: Equipment

Recall at a glance

What is wrong

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.

Safety 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.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

• Chevrolet W-Series: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
• Chevrolet WT5500: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
• GMC W-Series: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
• GMC WT5500: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Notes from the notice

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.

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