NHTSA Campaign 05V168000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA · Reported Apr 20, 2005 · 253 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | W3500 | 2003 | 253 |
| CHEVROLET | W3500 | 2004 | 253 |
| CHEVROLET | W4500 | 2003 | 253 |
| CHEVROLET | W4500 | 2004 | 253 |
| CHEVROLET | W5500 | 2004 | 253 |
| GMC | W3500 | 2003 | 253 |
| GMC | W3500 | 2004 | 253 |
| GMC | W4500 | 2003 | 253 |
| GMC | W4500 | 2004 | 253 |
| GMC | W5500 | 2003 | 253 |
| GMC | W5500 | 2004 | 253 |
| ISUZU | NPR | 2003 | 253 |
| ISUZU | NPR | 2004 | 253 |
| ISUZU | NQR | 2003 | 253 |
| ISUZU | NQR | 2004 | 253 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V168000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.