2006 Isuzu H-Series

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2006 Isuzu H-Series. Newest first.

• Parking brake

  Aug 28, 2007NHTSA 07V3850009,518 vehicles

  On certain straight towing or non-towing trucks equipped with bendix air brakes, the air brake park control valve may develop either an internal air leak or an air restriction. The park brake may not release or may release only partially.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the vehicle IS on an uneven surface, the park brake may not hold the vehicle and could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash. this condition does not affect normal service braking.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the external check valve on the air brake park control valve if the inspection determines the external check valve IS damaged, the air brake park control valve will be replaced and may require the replacement of an internal check valve in the air brake park control valve. remedy will be free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2007. owners may contact gm at 1-800-862-4389 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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• Service brakes, air

  Aug 16, 2006NHTSA 06V3110001,369 vehicles

  Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. in the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10244945The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzus policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be installed. It is not our policy to update control modules, under warranty or after warranty, based solely on the availability of a newer calibration file. Below are our guidelines for reprogramming control modules.
• 10237146This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
• 10218932Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
• 10218927Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
• 10217004The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.
• 10217001The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.
• 10175863Proper installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly the fuel injection pipes should be installed onto the new long block assembly after first installing the common rail. When installing the fuel injection pipes, follow the procedure below to ensure proper mating of the fuel injector high-pressure inlet, and the fuel injection pipes. Refer to the appropriate year and model service manual for further information regarding the replacement procedure.
• 10162995Isuzu provides optional engine block heaters and oil pan heaters which are designed to warm the engine coolant and engine oil enough during extreme cold temperatures to allow easy starting. Oil gets thicker (more viscous) as it gets colder, which slows down the engine cranking speed. To ensure that the engine can turn over fast enough to start when prevailing temperatures drop, use the recommended viscosity engine oil as set forth in the vehicle's owner's manual.
• 10162990California law requires that a proff of correction certificate ("poc certificate") be completed for every motor vehicle emissions campaign/recall (if any) that IS applicable to a motor vehicle in order for that vehicle to be registered in the state of california. California requires the poc certificate to be pink in color and to be sumbitted in person at a california department of motor vehicles ("dmv"). The california dmv will not accept poc certificates that are sent by mail, email or other form of electronic transmission.
• 10160682This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10154552This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detectortools.
• 10154306This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10154299This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10126972This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
• 10125956This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 - 04. Technician will repair per the status code.
• 10125106This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10115143This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10114598This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
• 10114474This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10114470This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10114431This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10114352This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10114343This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
• 10114342This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112664This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.
• 10112641This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10112608This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10112607This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112560This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112528This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.
• 10112331This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112329This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10112160This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10112144This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10112137This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10099252This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published service information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10096026This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that IS missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10094888This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer IS having that IS unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad IS faulty the onstar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The onstar module could have an internal fault and produce a phone unavailable audio message also it may have a diagnostic trouble code u1500 or b1000. Refer to diagnostics for the diagnostic trouble code making sure to follow any applicable bulletins or preliminary information sheets. A greadyh or gonstar readyh audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer IS inadvertently pressing the push to talk button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or steering wheel control system may induce this concern.
• 10055254Isuzu: information concerning the installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly. 1999 - 2002 isuzu fsr/ftr/fvr, 1999 - 2009 chevrolet or GMC t6500/t7500/t8500, 2000 - 2004 chevrolet or GMC wt5500, 2000 - 2004 isuzu frr, 2003 - 2009 chevrolet or GMC c6500/c7500/c8500, 2004 - 2009 isuzu ftr/fvr/fxr, 2005 - 2007 isuzu htr/hvr/hxr, 2005 - 2010 chevrolet or GMC w3500/w4500/w5500, 2005 - 2015 isuzu npr/nprhd/nqr/nrr, and 2013 - 2014 isuzu npr.

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