2013 ISUZU N-SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
13V206000 on 05/19/2013
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
03/07/2012 - 04/25/2012
Affected:
1,161
Defect:
Isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 n-series trucks manufactured march 8, 2012, through auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.
Consequence:
If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2013. customers may contact isuzu customer service 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.
Campaign:
13V259000 on 06/25/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
01/31/2000 - 11/29/2012
Affected:
1,774
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V259000 on 06/25/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
01/31/2000 - 11/29/2012
Affected:
1,774
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Correction:
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.

2013 ISUZU N-SERIES TSBs (44)

Bulletin:
IB-12-L-002
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Isuzu: due to dtc found, harness connectors for corrosion, poor connection, damage should be inspected for cause of low diesel exhaust fluid (def) light and check engine light. models 2011-2013 n series. *pe
Bulletin:
IB-13-E-001
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Isuzu: mainenance and lubrication reminder of the front axle kingpin. this is important for the steering system. *kb
Bulletin:
IB-13-E-002
Component:
021800 suspension:front:king pin
Summary:
Isuzu: installation of a three bond 1215 part is recommended when installing the kingpin sealing plug. *kb
Bulletin:
IB-13-K-001
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Isuzu: there is a problem with the automatic transmission filter cracking or splitting. transmission may experience no forward/no reverse movement or the transmission may be slipping. *kb
Bulletin:
IB-12-N-001-A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Isuzu: some vehicles may experience a no crank, no start, no tool communication condition in extremely cold weather situations. this failure may be caused by a stuck ecm main relay (x-30). also included model n-series model year 2014-2015.
Bulletin:
SB-14-L-001
Component:
092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Isuzu: most pump failures are due to debris causing a stick/seizing condition of the internal control mechanism. improved fuel filter kits were developed. also included make: isuzu/ model: n-series/ model year: 2014. *js
Bulletin:
IB-14-J-002
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Isuzu: information concerning the turbocharger inspection. a common occurrence of turbocharges being replaced for internal oil leaks. results show that there is no fault with the turbocharger. the perceived oil leak actually may be a nor
Bulletin:
IB-12-J-003-B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Isuzu: information concerning the installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly. 1999 - 2002 isuzu fsr/ftr/fvr, 1999 - 2009 chevrolet or gmc t6500/t7500/t8500, 2000 - 2004 chevrolet or gmc wt5500, 2000 - 2004 isuzu frr,
Bulletin:
IB-12-J-004-B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Isuzu: information concerning exhausts leaks, loss of coolant or over heating condition after a recent repair to one or both egr coolers. appplies to 2007 - 2010 chenvrolet or gmc w3500/w4500/w5500, 2007 - 2015 isuzu npr/nprhd/nqr/nrr, 2007
Bulletin:
IB-14-X-001
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Isuzu: information regarding corrosion inhibitor improvement that changes color of coolant to a dark color and is added at port to both radiator and surge tank. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-K-003-A
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Isuzu: reprogramming transmission control module (tcm), with revised calibrations, due to illumination of check transmission lamp, will prevent unnecessary replacement or repairs to aisin 6 speed automatic transmission. model 2007-13 n se
Bulletin:
IB12-N-001E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Isuzu 2007-2015 my isuzu n-series: in extreme cold weather, there's no crank/no start, no fuel pressure/ fuel pump inoperation. *lj
Bulletin:
IN_V1605_2016051
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
In some 2012-2016my isuzu stripped chassis (reach vans) and 2011-2016my npr-hd diesel trucks, the original factory-installed grease in the front wheel bearings may degrade under certain circumstances. if left unattended, the front wheel bea
Bulletin:
DNV1605_20160520
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
In some 2012-2016my isuzu stripped chassis (reach vans) and 2011-2016my npr-hd diesel trucks, the original factory-installed grease in the front wheel bearings may degrade under certain circumstances. if left unattended, the front wheel bea
Bulletin:
CB16-E-001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
In some 2012-2016my isuzu stripped chassis (reach vans) and 2011-2016my npr-hd diesel trucks, the original factory-installed grease in the front wheel bearings may degrade under certain circumstances. if left unattended, the front wheel bea
Bulletin:
ONV1605_20160527
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
In some 2012-2016my isuzu stripped chassis (reach vans) and 2011-2016my npr-hd diesel trucks, the original factory-installed grease in the front wheel bearings may degrade under certain circumstances. if left unattended, the front wheel bea
Bulletin:
B11-L-003A
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
If a customer's complaint leads to the discovery of contaminated fuel, the source of the contamination must be found and repaired. contaminated fuel may result in many different failures. some examples of these failures are: plugged fuel f
Bulletin:
IB16-J-001
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
On rare occasions, a crank no start may be encountered on a 6.0 v8 gas engine. during diagnosis, the technician will find proper fuel pressure, spark from each spark plug wire, and proper injector pulse. however, the following concerns will
Bulletin:
SB16-C-001
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may complain about wind noise and/or water intrusion into the cab from the driver and/or passenger doors of the single cab n-series truck. to correct this condition isuzu is offering a new door weather strip to improve seali
Bulletin:
IB12-J-003C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Proper installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly. the fuel injection pipes should be installed onto the new long block assembly after first installing the common rail. when installing the fuel injection pipes, fol
Bulletin:
IB16-F-001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Some customers of n-series vehicles may complain of an audible clicking or chattering noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while making tight turns. this condition may be due to incorrect axle fluid installed at the last scheduled main
Bulletin:
INV1606-V1607201
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
In some 2013-2014my isuzu npr stripped chassis (reach vans) with chassis manufactured by isuzu motors limited during october 2013 and april 2014, the automatic transmission shift cable may be bent. over time and with use, the bent cable may
Bulletin:
ONV1606_20160527
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
In some 2013-2014my isuzu npr stripped chassis manufactured by isuzu motors limited between november 2013 and march 2014, the automatic transmission shift cable may be bent. over time and with use, the bent cable may fatigue and break. if
Bulletin:
ON_V160720160527
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
In some 2013-2014my isuzu npr stripped chassis manufactured by isuzu motors limited during october 2013 and april 2014, the automatic transmission shift cable may be bent. over time and with use, the bent cable may fatigue and break. if the
Bulletin:
DN_V160720160527
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
In some 2013-2014my isuzu npr stripped chassis manufactured by isuzu motors limited during october 2013 and april 2014, the automatic transmission shift cable may be bent. over time and with use, the bent cable may fatigue and break. if the
Bulletin:
IB15-K-002A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
An investigation of inhibitor switches (replaced for dtc p0707) returned to the warranty parts center has identified a high frequency of switches being replaced with 'no trouble found' (ntf). the most likely root causes of the p0707 dtc are
Bulletin:
IB16-F-001A
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Some customers of n-series vehicles may complain of an audible clicking or chattering noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while making tight turns. this condition may be due to incorrect axle fluid installed at the last scheduled main
Bulletin:
IB15-L-001A
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
An investigation of returned number 1 and 2 egt sensors to the warranty parts center has identified a common occurrence of sensors being replaced with 'no trouble found' (ntf). in order to better service the customer and stop the unnecessa
Bulletin:
IB15-J-002A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
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
Bulletin:
IB12-L-001A
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Some customers may complain that the def tank sight tube and def level gauge in the mid (multi information display) do not match. the def tank sight tube is used for filling purposes only in order to prevent overfilling. actual def level sh
Bulletin:
IB10-X-004H
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
In an effort for continuous improvement, isuzu has a need to obtain mimamori ecu (health report) information. it is critical to obtain mimamori ecu information during the repair process. this information will be used by isuzu engineering to
Bulletin:
IB11-L-003B
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This information is being issued to help dealers identify a potential source for fuel contamination. if a customer's complaint leads to the discovery of contaminated fuel, the source of the contamination must be found and repaired. contami
Bulletin:
IB07-X-003J
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
The vehicle key has been improved in the above affected vehicles. the key design is more robust and the number of cuts in the key has been increased. as a result, important information is provided in this bulletin to assist dealers and cust
Bulletin:
IB16-F-001B
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some customers of n-series vehicles may complain of an audible clicking or chattering noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while making tight turns. this condition may be due to incorrect axle fluid installed at the last scheduled main
Bulletin:
IB16-J-003
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Isuzu has developed new parts to be used when replacing the def coolant pipe assembly on n-series vehicles equipped with the 5.2l 4hk1 engine. in order to install a new def coolant pipe assembly properly, you must use a new bracket and a ne
Bulletin:
IB08-X-002F
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Isuzu diesel engines available in the above affected vehicles meet the california air resource board's (carb) optional idling emissions standard of 30 grams per hour of oxides of nitrogen (nox) with no increase in the emission of other regu
Bulletin:
SB17-L-001
Component:
092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
If the current diagnostic calls for the supply pump to be replaced, please perform the inspection procedures outlined in this bulletin. the purpose of the inspection procedure outlined in this bulletin is to prevent failures resulting from
Bulletin:
IB15-J-002B
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
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
Bulletin:
CB18K001
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
In some 2013-2017my isuzu n-series and npr stripped chassis (reach van) vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the automatic transmission fluid (atf) hoses can crack and allow transmission fluid to leak. you may notice fluid on the ground,
Bulletin:
IB08X002H
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Isuzu diesel engines available in the above affected vehicles meet the california air resource board?s (carb) optional idling emissions standard of 30 grams per hour of oxides of nitrogen (nox) with no increase in the emission of other regu
Bulletin:
IB10X001E
Component:
092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of diesel particulate filter (dpf) cleaning recommendations, inspection practices, and recommended r&r procedures for service and cleaning system availability.
Bulletin:
IB17X003A
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Aipdn is pleased to announce the availability of instrument clusters programmed with the vehicle?s mileage for 2011my to current isuzu n-series vehicles.
Bulletin:
IB18X002A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Important: effective june 1, 2018 ? the iqc process will be transferred to isuzu technical assistance. as of june 1, 2018, please contact the isuzu technical assistance line at 1-877-isuzucv (1-877-478-9828), prompt 3, prior to replacing en
Bulletin:
IB18X001A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ida is a pilot diagnostic program which analyzes dtcs (currently 29) and provides quick and easy to understand repair solutions. utilizing data captured during an isuzu mimamori ecu (health report) download and accessible from www.isuzutruc

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