Recalls for 2008 Gmc W3500

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 2009-02-04
Description
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks.  The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment.  As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.

Consequence
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge.  The recall began on march 5, 2009.  Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2015-10-26
Description
Isuzu manufacturing services of america (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 isuzu npr and npr-hd and chevrolet w3500 and w4500 trucks manufactured march 16, 2005, to august 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 gmc w3500 and w4500 trucks manufactured july 18, 2005, to august 13, 2008.  The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.  Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on december 18, 2015.  The recall began on april 8, 2016.  Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

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.