Chevrolet W5500 2008
Model W5500 made in 2008 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V091000 | LDV, INC. | from 01/01/2007 to 03/06/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 03/06/2009 | MFR | LDV, INC. | 03/19/2009 | 03/19/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on chevrolet and ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. there may be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator. with all cables tightened down on the stud, this cable lug may be pressed against the cooling fins of the isolator, where contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating and a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will conduct a two-step remedy. the first step is to inspect the cable installation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins. the second step is to add a grounding strap or able to he aluminum box to properly ground it and the components mounted within it. the recall began on march 6, 2009. owners may contact ldv at 608-257-3911. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V434000 | ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC | from 01/01/2008 to 10/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 12/31/2009 | MFR | ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC | 11/13/2009 | 11/05/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This defect could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V042000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 02/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2836 | 03/05/2009 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/04/2009 | 02/04/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V344000 | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | from 10/23/2006 to 07/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 08/15/2008 | MFR | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 07/28/2008 | 07/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| IB-09-J-003 | 05/01/2009 | 10030789 | Isuzu/chevrolet/gmc: the following table contains many possible causes for the following symptoms. hard start/no start; rough, misfire, unstable or incorrect idle; surges, lack of power, hesitation, lag or stumble. while some of these s | 12/02/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |