Every 2016 Isuzu NPR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 21V194000
Mar 19, 2021Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V194000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V726000
Nov 14, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1705. Note: This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.
Full recall details for 17V726000 →Power Train · NHTSA 17V191000
Mar 21, 2017Power Train:Axle Hubs
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V191000 →Structure · NHTSA 17V105000
Feb 17, 2017Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR trucks. During manufacturing, the stamping equipment may have created burrs on the frame crossmember that the transmission is mounted to. These burrs may cause the transmission mounting studs to break.
- Risk
- If the studs break, the transmission may not be properly supported, preventing it from shifting correctly and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V105000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V105000
Feb 24, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2016 NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR trucks manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 2, 2015 and equipped with 5.2L diesel engines. The certification label on the affected vehicles may have typographical errors in the rim size, tire pressure and weight information that may prevent the owner from accurately loading and maintaining the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the rim size, tire pressure and weight information cannot be referenced and understood, the owner may overload the vehicle or underinflate the tires. These conditions may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Isuzu will provide owners with a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Full recall details for 16V105000 →Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 16V797000
Feb 11, 2016Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2013, to November 11, 2016, and 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured July 27, 2016, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Note: In gasoline models only.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Full recall details for 16V797000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V778000
Nov 20, 2015Equipment
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Full recall details for 15V778000 →
2016 Isuzu NPR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Isuzu NPR, reporting 1 crashes. Isuzu has issued at least 19 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
- Engine3
- Power Train3
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Service Brakes1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (28)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (12)
- Fuel System, Diesel (8)
- Suspension (7)
- Electrical System (5)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (5)
Read Isuzu NPR owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Isuzu NPR
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Isuzu NPR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Vacuum pump on the motor that supplies vacuum to the brake booster. We have replaced this pump (Isuzu PART #: 97241035) on this vehicle 3 times in less than a week. These parts were Isuzu brand and the exact part number for our VIN and application.”
2016 ISUZU NPRAug 28, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11611325
“MY SIX-YEAR-OLD ISUZU TRUCKS GAS TANK STARTED TO LEAK WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN A HEATED GARAGE. THE FUMES IN THE MORNING WERE VERY STRONG AND I VENTED THE AREA PRIOR TO FEELING IT SAFE TO START THE TRUCK.”
2016 ISUZU NPR HDOct 24, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11551519
“SINCE I HAVE BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK HEAVILY SWAYING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED SINCE I HAVE BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND LEAVES ME FEELING VERY SICK AFTER LONG DRIVES.”
2016 ISUZU NPR XDFeb 8, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11071795
“ON 1/23/2018 THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK REPORTED THAT WHEN HE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD MOVING THE TRUCK WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. DRIVER FELT UNSAFE AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED FOR A FEW SECONDS. TRUCK WAS DRIVEN FOR 18 MINUTES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.”
2016 ISUZU NPR HDFeb 28, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11075388
“ON 1/3/2018 THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK REPORTED THAT WHEN HE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP OF A HIGHWAY THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD MOVING THE TRUCK WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. DRIVER FELT UNSAFE AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED FOR A FEW SECONDS.”
2016 ISUZU NPR HDFeb 28, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11075387
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