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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V636000

2006 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nrr | 2006 Gmc W4500 | 2007 Gmc W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Chevrolet W4500 | 2007 Chevrolet W5500 | 2006 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Gmc W5500 | 2006 Chevrolet W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W4500 | 2006 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Isuzu Nrr | 2007 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Gmc W4500 — Engine and engine cooling

Published December 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 15, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V636000, published December 21, 2010 and initiated December 15, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2006 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nrr | 2006 Gmc W4500 | 2007 Gmc W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Chevrolet W4500 | 2007 Chevrolet W5500 | 2006 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Gmc W5500 | 2006 Chevrolet W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W4500 | 2006 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Isuzu Nrr | 2007 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Gmc W4500 — Engine and engine cooling.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
W3500
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2006 CHEVROLET W3500 | 2006 ISUZU NRR | 2006 GMC W4500 | 2007 GMC W5500 | 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 | 2006 ISUZU NQR | 2007 ISUZU NPR | 2006 CHEVROLET W4500 | 2007 CHEVROLET W5500 | 2006 ISUZU NPR | 2006 GMC W5500 | 2006 CHEVROLET W5500 | 2007 CHEVROLET W4500 | 2006 GMC W3500 | 2007 ISUZU NRR | 2007 ISUZU NQR | 2007 GMC W3500 | 2007 GMC W4500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nrr | 2006 Gmc W4500 | 2007 Gmc W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W3500 | 2006 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Chevrolet W4500 | 2007 Chevrolet W5500 | 2006 Isuzu Npr | 2006 Gmc W5500 | 2006 Chevrolet W5500 | 2007 Chevrolet W4500 | 2006 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Isuzu Nrr | 2007 Isuzu Nqr | 2007 Gmc W3500 | 2007 Gmc W4500 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V636000 on December 21, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: W3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)