2006-2007 Chevrolet W3500, Chevrolet W4500 and others recall: fuel system, diesel

Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America reported this safety recall on June 5, 2008. It covers about 16,859 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 16,859
reported: Jun 5, 2008
owners notified: Jun 30, 2008
related complaints: 10

Fuel system, diesel

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.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: 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 1‑800‑255‑6727, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438..

Recall number 08V251000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet W3500 2006-2007 2006 2007
Chevrolet W4500 2006-2007 2006 2007
Chevrolet W5500 2006-2007 2006 2007
GMC W3500 2006-2007 2006 2007
GMC W4500 2006-2007 2006 2007
GMC W5500 2006-2007 2006 2007
Isuzu NPR 2006-2007 2006 2007
Isuzu NQR 2006-2007 2006 2007
Isuzu NRR 2006-2007 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about fuel system problems.

2006 Chevrolet W3500 2007 Chevrolet W3500 2006 Chevrolet W4500 2007 Chevrolet W4500 2006 Chevrolet W5500 2007 Chevrolet W5500 2006 GMC W3500 2007 GMC W3500 2006 GMC W4500 2007 GMC W4500 2006 GMC W5500 2007 GMC W5500

Questions about recall 08V251000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Chevrolet W3500, Chevrolet W4500 and others fuel system, diesel?

Yes. Recall 08V251000, reported on June 5, 2008, covers about 16,859 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V251000?

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 1‑800‑255‑6727, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438..

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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