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Isuzu Fuel System, Diesel recall

Recalled April 20, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E029000 · Isuzu

Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Units
52 units

Description

CERTAIN DIESEL DUAL FUEL TANK ACCESSORY KITS SOLD AS DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS. 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 to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Product
Isuzu RPO IK9
Manufacturer(s)
Isuzu Motors Limited

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →