Isuzu 2015-2017 NPR HD Trucks: Transmission Stud Break Risk
Isuzu recalls certain 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR trucks due to potential transmission mounting stud breakage causing shifting issues and crash risk. Affected vehicles may need a free shim installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the studs break, the transmission may not be properly supported, preventing it from shifting correctly and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Isuzu is recalling certain 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR, and NRR trucks because manufacturing burrs on the frame crossmember could cause transmission mounting studs to break. This may prevent proper shifting and increase crash risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226058-isuzu-2015-2017-npr-hd-trucks-transmission-stud-break-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226058-isuzu-2015-2017-npr-hd-trucks-transmission-stud-break-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V105000
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“Isuzu 2015-2017 NPR HD Trucks: Transmission Stud Break Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226058-isuzu-2015-2017-npr-hd-trucks-transmission-stud-break-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V105000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V105000).
Why it’s dangerous
During manufacturing, burrs (small metal edges) may form on the frame crossmember where the transmission mounts. If these burrs cause the transmission mounting studs to break, the transmission may not shift properly and could increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR, and NRR trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential transmission failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR, or NRR model. The recall was issued on April 17, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Isuzu Customer Service
Call 1-866-441-9638 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection and shim installation.
Have Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a free metal shim to prevent stress on the mounting studs.
What NHTSA says to do
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a metal shim to prevent stress on the mounting studs, free of charge. The recall on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V105000 (February 17, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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