Recalls for 2009 Gmc W4500

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 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 2009-11-05
Description
E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos.  68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea.  The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Consequence
This defect could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge.  Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053.  The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009.  Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.

Notes
Owners 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 .