2013 ISUZU N-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
The 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 4,709 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 →Recall 13V206000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,161 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.
Consequence: If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IB19-K-002A — POWER TRAIN
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR JOINT TUBE ANYTIME THE AISIN TRANSMISSION IS REMOVED OR OIL PAN IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION TO TRANSMISSION.
IB23-J-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In the past 6.0L gasoline engines came as a new long block assembly. These engines are now provided as remanufactured long block assemblies. The remanufactured configuration does not include some of the same components as the previous new long block configuration did.
IB22-N-001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
We have received reports of the front turn signal lenses cracking on Isuzu vehicles. These lenses are cracking from the effects of being washed with alkaline detergents. Alkaline detergents are typically used in industrial settings and are reactive with the paint, metals, and other materials used to make up the...
IB11-L-003D — STRUCTURE
THIS INFORMATION IS BEING ISSUED TO HELP DEALERS IDENTIFY APOTENTIAL SOURCE FOR FUEL CONTAMINATION. IF A CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OF CONTAMINATED FUEL, THE SOURCE OF THE CONTAMINATION MUST BE FOUND AND REPAIRED. CONTAMINATED FUEL MAY RESULT IN MANY DIFFERENT FAILURES. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE FAILURES ARE: PLUGGED...
SB19L002 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF A FRONT FRAME MOUNTED HEATED FUEL SEDIMENTER KIT FOR 2011MY-2017MY N-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.2L 4HK1 DIESEL ENGINE. INSTALLING THESE KITS CAN HELP MINIMIZE THE CHANCES OF FUEL FILTERS BECOMING CLOGGED DUE TO GELLING IN COLD WEATHER...
IB18J002 — EQUIPMENT
RECENTLY, THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS-DPF INJECTOR CLEANING KIT (EN-52575), INJECTOR CLEANER ACCESSORY KIT (EN-52575-50), AND INJECTOR SEAL INSTALLER AND SIZER (J-46911)--WERE SHIPPED TO ISUZU DEALERS. ISUZU HAS DEVELOPED A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE CARBON BUILDUP FROM THE DPF FUEL INJECTOR TIP AND TO MAINTAIN THE INJECTOR PERFORMANCE LEVEL. THESE ESSENTIAL TOOLS...
IB08X002H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ISUZU DIESEL ENGINES AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE AFFECTED VEHICLES MEET THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD?S (CARB) OPTIONAL IDLING EMISSIONS STANDARD OF 30 GRAMS PER HOUR OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN (NOX) WITH NO INCREASE IN THE EMISSION OF OTHER REGULATED POLLUTANTS. AS A RESULT THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS ?CERTIFIED...
IB15-J-002B — EQUIPMENT
A new Isuzu oil filter is now available for 2011MY and newer Isuzu N-Series vehicles equipped with 4HK1 diesel engines. The new oil filter?s bypass valve pressure has been changed to improve filtration in cold weather. As a result it is necessary for dealers to inventory this new oil filter...
IB16-F-001B — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME CUSTOMERS OF N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY COMPLAIN OF AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO INCORRECT AXLE FLUID INSTALLED AT THE LAST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OR DURING A PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE CONDITION CAN ALSO RESULT...
IB12-L-001A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE DEF TANK SIGHT TUBE AND DEF LEVEL GAUGE IN THE MID (MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY) DO NOT MATCH. THE DEF TANK SIGHT TUBE IS USED FOR FILLING PURPOSES ONLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT OVERFILLING. ACTUAL DEF LEVEL SHOULD ONLY BE DETERMINED BY VIEWING THE DEF...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU N-SERIES
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES (current)
- 2014 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2015 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2016 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2017 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
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- ISUZU RODEO — 3,295 total complaints
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints