Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 2, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Isuzu Motors Limited recalls 2014–2016 Chevrolet, Isuzu — 4 models

Recall number

16V797000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet, Isuzu

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 25,018 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 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.

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 November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.