Vehicle recall 13V259000 · June 19, 2013
Isuzu N-Series, Chevrolet W-Series and 4 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V259000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2013
- Filed by
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,774
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet W-Series (2001-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Chevrolet WT5500 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- GMC W-Series (2001-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- GMC WT5500 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Isuzu FRR (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Isuzu N-Series (2001-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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