Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V259000 Reported June 19, 2013

Extension cord for oil pan heater may overheat

Isuzu Motors Limited · N/A · 1,774 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V259000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,774
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 2013

Defect Summary

Isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 isuzu n-series; model year 2001-2010 chevrolet and gmc w-series; model year 2001-2004 isuzu frr and model year 2001-2004 chevrolet and gmc wt5500 trucks. the affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (rpo code ig3). debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Corrective Action

Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2013. owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference recall ID 13V259000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V259000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V259000?

NHTSA recall 13V259000 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on June 19, 2013. It addresses: Extension cord for oil pan heater may overheat. The recall affects approximately 1,774 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.