Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V191000

Power train: axle hubs

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-03-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V191000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
97,000
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-21
Owners notified
2017-04-19

Defect description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.

Safety risk

The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners 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.

Scope of coverage

35 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
ISUZU NPR2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ISUZU NPR HD2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ISUZU NPR XD2017 2016 2015
ISUZU NQR2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ISUZU NRR2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ISUZU Reach2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.