Recalls for RPO IK9 ISUZU, ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Apr 20, 2005

A recall was issued on Apr 20, 2005 for RPO IK9 ISUZU, manufactured by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. 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.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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: 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.
ISUZU IS REPORTING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN UNDER 05V-168.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.