Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after finding a fault with its fuel line that could lead to a potential fire risk.

The brand says the fuel hose is at risk of chafing, being damaged, and subsequently leaking, which of course has the potential to lead to a fire.

A total of 8039 units are affected across all variants of the popular ute built between 2021 and 2023.

“Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel hose may chafe against the engine oil level bracket and become damaged,” the recall states. 

“If this occurs, fuel may leak in the presence of an external ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire.”

Given the proximity of the potential leak to the engine, the recall should be taken seriously by affected owners, even referencing “risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders”.

Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after finding a fault with its fuel line.

The recall, published by Isuzu and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts which manages the Australian Vehicle Recalls website, features a list of VINs for vehicles affected by the recall, with Isuzu set to address the issue for owners at no cost.

“Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Isuzu Ute dealer service department, to schedule an appointment to have the fuel hose and retaining clips replaced free of charge.”

The D-Max is one of the most popular cars in Australia, this year having sold in excess of 25,000 units so far. This means it’s a relative minority of utes affected by the recall.