Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500; GMC W3500 and 4 more (2003-2004): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 05V168000 · Apr 20, 2005 · Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
253
vehicles affected
253
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V168000
- Date
- Apr 20, 2005
- Maker
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
- Units affected
- 253
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V168000?
8 models: Chevrolet W3500 (2003-2004), Chevrolet W4500 (2003-2004), Chevrolet W5500 (2004) and 5 more, about 253 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V168000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.