Every 2020 Isuzu FTR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 25V719000
Oct 22, 2025Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket
- Problem
- Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.
Full recall details for 25V719000 →Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA 24V157000
Feb 28, 2024Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019-2024 FTR, 2020-2024 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD, 2022-2024 FVR, and 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 7500XD vehicles equipped with a Mobileye Collision Warning System. The Mobileye camera cable may have been routed improperly, which can result in wiring damage and an overloaded electrical circuit.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, wiring damage may cause a loss of turn signal, hazard lights, and/or collision system function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the Mobileye camera cable or replace the Mobileye camera cable and T-harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 08, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2401.
Full recall details for 24V157000 →Steering · NHTSA 21V861000
May 11, 2021Steering
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
- Risk
- An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full recall details for 21V861000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V554000
Nov 9, 2020Electrical System:Starter Assembly
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
- Risk
- If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel
braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.
Full recall details for 20V554000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V195000
Mar 4, 2020Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
- Risk
- Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2003.
Full recall details for 20V195000 →Steering · NHTSA 19V467000
Jun 18, 2019Steering
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
- Risk
- If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.
Full recall details for 19V467000 →
2020 Isuzu FTR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Isuzu FTR. Isuzu has issued at least 18 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (12)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
- Electrical System (2)
- Engine (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Exterior Lighting (1)
Read Isuzu FTR owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Isuzu FTR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE VEHICLES STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, IT SWIMS IN THE LANE WHEN OPERATING ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH WHICH IS DANGEROUS. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL THE WHEELS ALIGNED AND BALANCED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP.”
2020 ISUZU FTRNov 17, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11375014
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