Make : CHEVROLET | Model : W3500 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20020701 - 20040731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V168000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050420 | Date Added to Database: 20050425 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 253 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |