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Isuzu · United States · Crit

Isuzu FTR: Electrical system — starter assembly

Affects Isuzu FTR · 2018–2021 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational