2018 ISUZU N-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES
The 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 16,766 vehicles.
Recall 19V647000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 16,766 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2019 N-GAS HD and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD vehicles. The power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production at the supplier. This may lead to melting of the...
Consequence: A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the relay box power supply bolt, tightening it as necessary. If the harness or relay box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge. The recall...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB23-J-001B — ENGINE
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED AND IS NOW THE SAME VACUUM PUMP THAT IS THE SERVICE PART FOR THE 6.6L GAS ENGINE. THE UPDATED PUMP REQUIRES THE OUTLET VACUUM HOSE TO BE REROUTED FOR PROPER FITMENT. FOLLOW THE...
IB23-J-001B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In the past, replacement 6.0L gasoline and RPO KL8/LC8 Alternative Fuel Capable engines came as a certain configuration. These engines are now provided as different long block assembly configurations. The new configurations do not include many of the components that were provided with or pre-installed on the complete engine assemblies...
SB22-J-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
All engines require oil to lubricate and protect the load bearing and internal moving parts from wear including cylinder walls, pistons, and piston rings. When a piston moves down its cylinder, a thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall. During the combustion process, part of this oil...
SB10K001H — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In response to requests from the field and in an effort to reduce repair costs of the Aisin A465 6-speed transmission, the following On-Vehicle procedures have been approved for service at the dealer level. The following procedures have been approved for repair. Refer to the Automatic Transmission sub-section Internal Harness...
SB21J001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
An investigation of returned fuel injectors has shown that injectors are being unnecessarily replaced. We have identified a common occurrence of an illuminated Malfunction Indication Light (MIL) with DTC P0172 Fuel Trim System Rich set in the Engine Control Module (ECM). Through the analysis of returned injectors, we have determined...
SB18-L-002B — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) WITH DTC P20EE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUED (DEF) SYSTEM NOX TRAP LOW EFFICIENCY SET WITHOUT AN APPARENT CAUSE. NEW CALIBRATIONS FOR THE DEF CONTROL UNIT (DCU) HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTIC FOR THIS DTC. IF NO...
IB18-N-003A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. IS DISTRIBUTING THIS PROCEDURE FOR ADDING KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERS AS A QUICK REFERENCE TO HELP DEALERS BETTER SERVICE THE CUSTOMER. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE CLEARING PROCEDURE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD TRANSMITTERS LOST OR STOLEN. THIS PROCEDURE MAY BE USED TO CLEAR ALL TRANSMITTERS...
IB16-J-001B — ENGINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A "CRANK NO START" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL IF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THE SYMPTOM(S) DESCRIBED IN THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN.
SB15-J-003A — EQUIPMENT
For 2016MY N-Series vehicles, a secondary oil screen was added to the oil filter mounting adapter to keep larger debris from entering the oiling system when the oil filter bypass valve is activated. This new secondary screen will require cleaning each time the oil filter cartridge is replaced. Clean the...
IB17L001 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Damage to fuel systems, including to both low and high pressure components, often results from fuel contamination. Operating a vehicle?s diesel engine on fuels and additives that do not meet the vehicle manufacturer?s specifications for lubrication and cooling, or that have improper anti-corrosion properties, can cause drivability problems as well...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU N-SERIES
- 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
- 2018 ISUZU N-SERIES (current)
- 2019 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2020 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2021 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2022 ISUZU N-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2023 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
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