Model year record

2012 ISUZU Reach

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V735000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Vehicles affected
3,564
Reported to NHTSA
2014-11-18
Owners notified
2015-02-27

Defect description

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Reach chassis manufactured July 26, 2011, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may be bent while braking, possibly causing it to not activate the brake lights and potentially corrode.

Safety risk

If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protector and a waterproof cover with an extension harness so that the switch cannot be bent or corroded, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification and then will be sent a second notice when remedy parts are available. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 17, 2014. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V203000

Electrical system: horn

Component
Electrical system: horn
Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Vehicles affected
1,770
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-17
Owners notified
2014-05-30

Defect description

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Reach stripped chassis manufactured July 26, 2011, through August 27, 2013. The horn switch contacts may be bent or may wear prematurely causing the horn not to work.

Safety risk

An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the horn contact shaft to see if it is bent or if it has premature wear, and replace the steering wheel combination switch if either condition is found, free of charge. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is CB14-N-001.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.