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2009 CHEVROLET W-SERIES Recall - Campaign #13V259000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 CHEVROLET W-SERIES RECALL - #13V259000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2009 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
Manufacturer Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Manufactured between 2/1/2000 - 5/31/2009
Recalled on 6/26/2013
Influenced by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Owners Notified on 8/30/2013
# Affected 1,774
Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description 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.
Consequences Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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.
See also 2009 CHEVROLET W-SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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