Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 13V-206 · 2013 Isuzu N-series
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America recall 13V-206 covers 1,161 2013 Isuzu N-series for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.
The risk
If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 8, 2012 to April 26, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.