TSB: ISUZU N-SERIES (2011–2017)

Bulletin IB15-J-002A — August 25, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDIB15-J-002A
ManufacturerISUZU
ModelsN-SERIES
Model Years2011–2017
Date IssuedAugust 25, 2016
Date Added to NHTSANovember 3, 2016
ComponentENGINE (PWS)
Vehicles Affected14 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

A NEW ISUZU OIL FILTER IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2011MY AND NEWER ISUZU N-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4HK1 DIESEL ENGINES. THE NEW OIL FILTER?S BYPASS VALVE PRESSURE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO IMPROVE FILTRATION IN COLD WEATHER. AS A RESULT IT IS NEC

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
ISUZU N-SERIES 2017 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2017 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2016 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2016 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ISUZU dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (IB15-J-002A) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.