Isuzu Npr XD recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 13, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Isuzu Motors Limited recalls 2018–2019 Isuzu Npr XD, Npr HD, Npr

Recall number

18V235000

Brand / firm

Isuzu

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 80 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake switch and nylon retainer are not properly secured, the switch can detach from the bracket causing the brake lights to illuminate whether or not brake pedal is depressed, the shift interlock will not operate and the accelerator pedal input will be disabled resulting in the inability to accelerate. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018 Isuzu NPR and 2019 Isuzu NPR-HD and NPR-XD vehicles. These vehicles have a brake switch and nylon retainer that may not have been properly secured into the steel brake pedal assembly bracket.

What to do

Isuzu has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seating of the retainer, and re-seat the retainer clip or replace the retainer clip, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1801.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.