Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR
— Recall Campaign #21V194000
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 258 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V194000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 19, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V194000 |
| Units affected: | 258 |
- Description:
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
- Consequeces:
- The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2015-2017 ISUZU NPR
- 2015-2017 ISUZU REACH
- 2017-2020 CHEVROLET 4500HD
- 2017-2020 CHEVROLET 4500XD
- 2017-2020 CHEVROLET 5500HD
- 2020 CHEVROLET 5500XD
- 2019-2020 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 4500HD
- 2019-2020 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 5500HD
- 2016-2020 ISUZU NPR HD
- 2016-2020 ISUZU NPR XD
- 2016-2020 ISUZU NQR
- 2016-2021 ISUZU NRR