2012 ISUZU N-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
The 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IB16-F-001E — POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION BULLETIN: SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ADDITIVE NOT HAVING BEEN USED DURING THE LAST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OR IN A PREVIOUS...
WB12-X-001G — STRUCTURE
EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2019 ALL REQUEST FOR WARRANTY AUTHORIZATION AND REIMBURSEMENT MUST BE COMMUNICATED DIRECTLY TO UTILIMASTER. ALL ISUZU SUPPORT FOR THE ULTIMASTER WARRANTY PROCESS IN ICS WILL BE DISCONTINUED. PLEASE DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES FOR UTILIMASTER WARRANTY TO THE BELOW CONTACT INFORMATION UTILIMASTER CORPORATION ATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 603 EARTHWAY BOULEVARD...
SB19L001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE DUAL FUEL TANK CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY PREVIOUSLY SUPPLIED BY AIPDN AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE TRAX II DUAL FUEL TANK OPTION ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IF EITHER ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS REQUIRES REPLACEMENT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE CONVERTED TO A NEW TRAX 3 CONFIGURATION. THIS...
IB18X001A — EQUIPMENT
IDA IS A PILOT DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM WHICH ANALYZES DTCS (CURRENTLY 29) AND PROVIDES QUICK AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND REPAIR SOLUTIONS. UTILIZING DATA CAPTURED DURING AN ISUZU MIMAMORI ECU (HEALTH REPORT) DOWNLOAD AND ACCESSIBLE FROM WWW.ISUZUTRUCKSERVICE.COM, ISUZU DEALER TECHNICIANS WILL BE ABLE TO CLICK THE IDA TAB AND THE ANALYZED DTCS...
DNV1605_20160520 — TIRES
IN SOME 2012-2016MY ISUZU STRIPPED CHASSIS (REACH VANS) AND 2011-2016MY NPR-HD DIESEL TRUCKS, THE ORIGINAL FACTORY-INSTALLED GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE OR LOOSEN. TYPICALLY THIS CONDITION IS PRECEDED BY A NOTICEABLE GROWLING NOISE AND...
DNV1605_20160520 — SUSPENSION
IN SOME 2012-2016MY ISUZU STRIPPED CHASSIS (REACH VANS) AND 2011-2016MY NPR-HD DIESEL TRUCKS, THE ORIGINAL FACTORY-INSTALLED GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE OR LOOSEN. TYPICALLY THIS CONDITION IS PRECEDED BY A NOTICEABLE GROWLING NOISE AND...
CB16-E-001 — STEERING
IN SOME 2012-2016MY ISUZU STRIPPED CHASSIS (REACH VANS) AND 2011-2016MY NPR-HD DIESEL TRUCKS, THE ORIGINAL FACTORY-INSTALLED GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE OR LOOSEN. TYPICALLY THIS CONDITION IS PRECEDED BY A NOTICEABLE GROWLING NOISE AND...
CB16-E-001 — TIRES
IN SOME 2012-2016MY ISUZU STRIPPED CHASSIS (REACH VANS) AND 2011-2016MY NPR-HD DIESEL TRUCKS, THE ORIGINAL FACTORY-INSTALLED GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE OR LOOSEN. TYPICALLY THIS CONDITION IS PRECEDED BY A NOTICEABLE GROWLING NOISE AND...
IB12-N-001E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ISUZU 2007-2015 MY ISUZU N-SERIES: IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THERE'S NO CRANK/NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE/ FUEL PUMP INOPERATION. *LJ
IB-12-N-001-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ISUZU: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO CRANK, NO START, NO TOOL COMMUNICATION CONDITION IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SITUATIONS. THIS FAILURE MAY BE CAUSED BY A STUCK ECM MAIN RELAY (X-30). ALSO INCLUDED MODEL N-SERIES MODEL YEAR 2014-2015. *JS UPDATED 04/23/2014 *JS UPDATED 11/14/14. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU N-SERIES
- 2007 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2008 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2009 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2011 ISUZU N-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES (current)
- 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2014 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2015 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2016 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2017 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
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- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
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