Recall 21V194000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Report Date
20210319
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Affected Vehicles
44 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 ISUZU NPR
2015 ISUZU REACH
2016 ISUZU NPR
2016 ISUZU NPR HD
2016 ISUZU NPR XD
2016 ISUZU NQR
2016 ISUZU NRR
2016 ISUZU REACH
2017 CHEVROLET 4500HD
2017 CHEVROLET 4500XD
2017 CHEVROLET 5500HD
2017 ISUZU NPR
2017 ISUZU NPR HD
2017 ISUZU NPR XD
2017 ISUZU NQR
2017 ISUZU NRR
2017 ISUZU REACH
2018 CHEVROLET 4500HD
2018 CHEVROLET 4500XD
2018 CHEVROLET 5500HD
2018 ISUZU NPR HD
2018 ISUZU NPR XD
2018 ISUZU NQR
2018 ISUZU NRR
2019 CHEVROLET 4500HD
2019 CHEVROLET 4500XD
2019 CHEVROLET 5500HD
2019 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 4500HD
2019 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 5500HD
2019 ISUZU NPR HD
2019 ISUZU NPR XD
2019 ISUZU NQR
2019 ISUZU NRR
2020 CHEVROLET 4500HD
2020 CHEVROLET 4500XD
2020 CHEVROLET 5500HD
2020 CHEVROLET 5500XD
2020 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 4500HD
2020 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS CHEVY 5500HD
2020 ISUZU NPR HD
2020 ISUZU NPR XD
2020 ISUZU NQR
2020 ISUZU NRR
2021 ISUZU NRR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.