NHTSA recall 13V206000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Isuzu N-Series
Reported May 16, 20131,161 vehicles affectedIsuzu Manufacturing Services of AmericaBuilt Mar 8, 2012 – Apr 26, 2012
The 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.
The risk
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.
The 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.