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Recall 08V-251

ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA recalled the 2006 to 2007 Chevrolet W3500 and 8 other models: Fuel system, diesel.

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-251
Reported
June 5, 2008
Vehicles affected
16,859 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, GMC w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.

The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall will begin on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or chevrolet at 1-[removed]..

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles