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Recall 08V251000 scope

Affected units
16,859
Vehicles identified
18
Makes involved
3
Model years
2

Recall 08V251000

BLACKHAWK BIKES • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL • reported Jun 5, 2008 • • 16,859 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
08V251000
Manufacturer
BLACKHAWK BIKES
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Makes
CHEVROLET, GMC, ISUZU
Model Years
2006–2007
Affected Units
16,859
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
Top 0% in scale
16,859 vehicles — among 5 recalls covering 2006–2007 CHEVROLET/GMC NPR/NQR.
Component Frequency
Fuel System, Diesel cited in 1.1% of recent recalls
32 of 3,009 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Fuel System, Diesel-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
BLACKHAWK BIKES has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Defect Summary

ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED. IF SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL SUPPLY PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438..

Key Dates

Report Date
Jun 5, 2008
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

18 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET W3500 2007
CHEVROLET W3500 2006
CHEVROLET W4500 2007
CHEVROLET W4500 2006
CHEVROLET W5500 2007
CHEVROLET W5500 2006
GMC W3500 2007
GMC W3500 2006
GMC W4500 2007
GMC W4500 2006
GMC W5500 2007
GMC W5500 2006
ISUZU NPR 2007
ISUZU NPR 2006
ISUZU NQR 2007
ISUZU NQR 2006
ISUZU NRR 2007
ISUZU NRR 2006

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching CHEVROLET, GMC, ISUZU from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V399000 STEERING 26,541
26V345000 STEERING 232
26V325000 AIR BAGS 2,785
26V304000 WHEELS 2,457
26V289000 POWER TRAIN 66
26V212000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 276,879
26V213000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 32,988
26V210000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14,028
26V166000 AIR BAGS 2,819
26V127000 TIRES 857

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (CHEVROLET, GMC, ISUZU) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
RQ26001 ENGINE
EA25007 ENGINE
PE25001 ENGINE
PE23022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 15 related complaints, the most reported components are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Power Train:Automatic Transmission (2), Steering (2).

Complaint Component
675442 TIRES
821139 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
821138 SUSPENSION:FRONT
821137 STEERING
647497 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
646263 AIR BAGS
1009558 STEERING
1009557 SUSPENSION
624891 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
624892 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
624890 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
625231 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
632242 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
632243 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
622476 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 08V251000

Complaint Component
886953 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 08V251000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 08V251000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 08V251000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for CHEVROLET NPR 2006? ▾
Browse all CHEVROLET recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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