CHEVROLET W3500 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | W3500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-10-27 | 2005-04-20 | 2005-04-25 |
Production Dates: 2002-07-01 - 2004-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05053
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 253
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
RECALL NO. 05053.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
