Recall 10V636000: 2006–2007 Chevrolet W3500 and 6 other models

Report received

Dec 15, 2010

Manufacturer

Isuzu manufacturing services of…

Potentially affected

2,992vehicles

Model years

2006–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. In general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure.

Possible consequence

If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Chevrolet W35002 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet W35002 complaints
• 2006 Chevrolet W45001 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet W45003 complaints
• 2006 GMC W35001 complaints
• 2007 GMC W35001 complaints
• 2006 GMC W45003 complaints
• 2007 GMC W45002 complaints
• 2006 Isuzu NPR9 complaints
• 2007 Isuzu NPR2 complaints
• 2006 Isuzu NQR0 complaints
• 2007 Isuzu NQR3 complaints
• 2006 Isuzu NRR0 complaints
• 2007 Isuzu NRR0 complaints