NHTSA Recall 13V206000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,161 vehicles. It affects 2013 Isuzu N-Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V206000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | May 16, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V206000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Isuzu N-Series | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.