Storage: tank assemblyRecall 15V-704 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America recall 15V-704 covers 13,671 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V704000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 16, 2005 to August 13, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.