4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2015-11-20
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2016-11-02
Description
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 hd, 4500hd, and 4500xd 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin november 14, 2016. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event that the accelerator pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2016-11-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-21
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.