V2006 – Chassis Harness/Coolant Return Hose Could Chafe – 2020 Isuzu NPR-HD

November 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V721000

Chassis Harness/Coolant Return Hose Could Chafe

Leaking engine coolant and/or a damaged wire harness may result in a no-start condition, an engine stall, or an electrical short. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash or fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V721

Manufacturer Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 46

 

Summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 NPR-HD (Crew Cab) and Chevrolet 4500 (Crew Cab) vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The chassis harness and the coolant return hose from the radiator to the reservoir (surge hose) may chafe. Continued chafing could cause wear in the harness and/or hose, ultimately causing a hole in the hose with the potential for engine coolant to leak and/or causing damage to the harness with the potential for a short circuit.

 

Remedy

Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective vehicle owners and dealers of this recall, and specifically of the need to adjust the positive cable in subject vehicles, and owners will be informed that the recall repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. For additional information, Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu’s number for this recall is V2006.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Isuzu Truck has a Recall

 


CONDITION

Isuzu Motors Limited has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2020MY N-Series crew cab vehicles with gasoline engines 6.6 L8T. In the affected vehicles, the chassis harness and the coolant return hose from the radiator to the reservoir (surge hose) are located near the edge of the cab floor panel. During normal driving, the harness and/or hose could potentially chafe from contact with the cab floor panel. Continued chafing could cause wear in the harness and/or hose, ultimately causing a hole in the hose with the potential for engine coolant to leak and/or causing damage to the harness with the potential for a short circuit. Leaking engine coolant and/or a damaged wire harness may result in a no-start condition, engine stall, or thermal event, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

 

CORRECTION

Isuzu dealers will install additional retention parts and an edge protector to ensure adequate clearance and protection. This service will be performed free of charge.

 

PARTS

Part Number Description Quantity
5-09707-030-1Cable Water, Hose, Harness Band1
5-09700-321-0Frame Harness Clip1
8-97327-172-0Protector1

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Shift vehicle to park, turn off engine, set parking brake, and block rear wheels.

2. Remove the rear engine cover. (See Figure 1.) The work will be performed in the area indicated.

3. On the driver’s side of the area exposed by the removal of the rear engine cover, locate where the coolant overflow surge hose is attached to the bracket with a band clamp just above the two harness connectors. (See Figure 2.)

4. Use your fingers to depress the two tabs (See Figure 3) on the clip attaching the coolant surge hose band clamp clip on the back side of the bracket. Disengage the clip from the bracket.

 

NOTE: Do NOT remove the band clamp from around the coolant surge hose.

 

5. Relocate the coolant surge hose to behind the bracket and rotate the band clamp to install the clip into same hole in the bracket, but from the back side. (See Figure 4.) Ensure that both tabs on the band clamp clip fully engage into the bracket.

6. Push the new protector onto the rear of the bracket between the two connectors as shown in Figure 5.

7. Route the harness going to the black connector as shown in Figure 6 and install the new frame harness clip in the hole of the cab mount bracket to secure the harness. Bend the tabs of the new frame harness clip outward on the back side of the cab mounting bracket. (See Figure 7.)

8. Locate the one existing frame harness clip securing the coolant surge hose to the body mount bracket. (See Figure 8.) Relocate the coolant surge hose and the frame harness clip to the new location as shown in Figures 8 and 9. Ensure that both tabs are properly bent outwards on the back side of the body mounting bracket.

9. Use the new harness band to secure the surge hose to the harness just below the newly added frame harness clip. (See Figure 10.)

10. Install the rear engine cover.

 


STOP SALE AND DELIVERY – SAFETY RECALL

Date: November 20, 2020 

Subject: Stop Sale and Delivery for Upcoming Safety Recall

Affected Models: 

  • Certain 2020MY N-Series Crew Cab Vehicles with Gasoline Engines 6.6 L8T

To: Isuzu Dealer Principal, Sales Manager and Service Manager

Effective immediately, stop the sale and delivery of affected vehicles in your inventory, even if a customer has purchased an affected vehicle. We are in the process of taking steps to address a safety related defect in these vehicles. Federal law prohibits the sale and delivery to customers of any vehicle containing a safety defect. You must not deliver any covered vehicles to customers until after the vehicle has been remedied.

 

WHAT IS THE CONDITION

Isuzu Motors Limited has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2020MY N-Series crew cab vehicles with gasoline engines 6.6 L8T. In the affected vehicles, the chassis harness and the coolant return hose from the radiator to the reservoir (surge hose) are located near the edge of the cab floor panel. During normal driving, the harness and/or hose could potentially chafe from contact with the cab floor panel. Continued chafing could cause wear in the harness and/or hose, ultimately causing a hole in the hose with the potential for engine coolant to leak and/or causing damage to the harness with the potential for a short circuit. Leaking engine coolant and/or a damaged wire harness may result in a no-start condition, engine stall, or thermal event, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

 

WHAT WE WILL DO

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has issued this notice and, if applicable, an affected inventory report (approximately 24 vehicles are in dealer inventory). On Monday, November 23, 2020, dealers with affected vehicles will be force-shipped an initial quantity of remedy parts and the campaign bulletin will be published.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

After confirming there are affected vehicles in your dealer’s inventory, using the Isuzu Vehicle Information System (IVIS), open a repair order referencing this Stop Sale for each affected NEW vehicle in your inventory and hold the vehicle until the campaign bulletin is released.

IMPORTANT: Always confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Isuzu Vehicle Information System (IVIS).

You will receive information about owner notification in the near future. 

We regret any inconvenience this action may cause you.

Sincerely,

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

 

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
1400 S. Douglass Road, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92806 *1-866-441-9638

 

DOC ID: SS_V2006_20201120

 


 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
CHEVROLETLOW CAB FORWARD 45002020
ISUZUNPR HD2020

 


11 Associated Documents

Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V721-6963.pdf 225.589KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V721-8757.pdf 65.562KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V721-3631.pdf 111.371KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V721-9308.pdf 244.857KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V721-3731.PDF 216.838KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V721-1358.PDF 211.155KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V721-6394.pdf 106.827KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V721-3739.pdf 2854.154KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V721-6720.PDF 211.255KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V721-4345.PDF 211.336KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3

RCLQRT-20V721-8064.PDF 211.442KB

 


Bestseller No. 1
Zerex Asian Vehicle Blue Silicate and Borate Free 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA
  • 5 year/150, 000 mile . Silicate-free, long-life, phosphate Hybrid Organic Acid Technology chemistry
  • Formulated to replace the OEM fluid in Asian make vehicles such as Honda, Nissan, KIA, Hyundai and others requiring a blue, silicate free HOAT antifreeze/coolant
  • The long life formula provides protection for all cooling system metals from rust and corrosion. The silicate free, borate free formula helps protect against harmful scale and deposits
  • Meets the following OEM and industry specifications: Hyundai/KIA MS 591-08, Mitsubishi ES-64217, JIS K 2234-1994, Ford WSS-M97B55-A, ASTM 3306, ASTM D4985, Federal Specification A-A-870A
  • Contains 30 – 50 ppm of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent
Bestseller No. 2
Zerex Pre-Charged Heavy Duty (HD) 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA
  • Heavy duty formula meets the harsher demands of heavy-duty diesel engines such as Cummins, DDC, MACK, Navistar and Paccar
  • Pre-charged with corrosion, scale and rust inhibitors so that radiators, water pumps and other metal cooling system parts stay clean, and your antifreeze flows and functions properly.
  • Protects all cooling system metals including aluminum and won’t harm gaskets, hoses or original vehicle finish
  • Pre-mixed green solution is ready-to-use and comes in a 50/50 ratio with deionized water to eliminate the guesswork
  • 3 year/150,000 mile guarantee protects against engine failure caused by freeze-ups or boil-overs
Bestseller No. 3
PEAK Global Lifetime Concentrate Antifreeze and Coolant for All Vehicles, 1 Gal.
  • CONCENTRATE ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT: Efficient formula is compatible with all vehicle cooling systems, providing fast-acting and long-lasting protection on all cooling system metals against rust and corrosion
  • NON-ABRASIVE FORMULA: Created with Organic Acid Technology, this ethylene glycol-based coolant formula is compatible with other antifreeze and coolant formulations. This item contains a bittering agent called Denatonium Benzoate.
  • ALL VEHICLE: Versatile and formulated for use in all American, Asian, and European automobiles including cars and low/medium to heavy duty trucks of all makes, models, and years
  • SAFE FOR FILLS AND TOP-OFFS: The amber color will not effect the antifreeze currently in your cooling system
  • LIFETIME PERFORMANCE: Provides cooling system protection for your automobile's entire lifetime with proper maintenance
Bestseller No. 4
Zerex Original Green Low Silicate Concentrate Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA, 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
  • Provides protection down to -34 degree fahrenheit
  • Helps prevent rust and corrosion
  • A patented organic acid corrosion inhibitor package to provide extended engine protection against rust and corrosion
  • Contains 30 – 50 ppm of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent
SaleBestseller No. 5
Zerex Dex-Cool Antifreeze Coolant Concentrate 1 Gallon
2,210 Reviews
Zerex Dex-Cool Antifreeze Coolant Concentrate 1 Gallon
  • Unsurpassed freeze protection and anti-boil performance outperforms industry standards
  • Organic acid technology resists rust, scale & corrosion while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
  • High-quality additives protect against leaks and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
  • Orange concentrate formula should be mixed with clean tap water or demineralized water at 50/50 ratio for temperatures -34 to 265F; 60/40 for -62 to 270F; and 70/30 for -84 to 267F
  • 5 year/150,000 mile guarantee protects against engine failure caused by freeze-ups or boil-overs

This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.

Leave a Comment

Share to...