Isuzu Npr recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 17, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Isuzu Motors Limited recalls 2008–2013 Isuzu, Chevrolet — 4 models

Recall number

17V324000

Brand / firm

Isuzu, Chevrolet, GMC

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 14,807 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.

What to do

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 on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.