The 2019 Isuzu FTR has 8 recalls, the most serious being a cab tilt-lock that may not engage after servicing, allowing the cab to tip forward while the truck is in motion and raising the risk of a crash.
Steering is a recurring concern across several recalls. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle can come loose, and a separate steering stopper bolt jam nut can back off, both of which increase the turning radius during a left turn and reduce the driver's ability to steer predictably. On the electrical side, an improperly routed Mobileye collision warning camera cable can overload the circuit and overheat, creating a fire risk. A starter motor ground cable can break at its eyelet, and if the driver repeatedly tries to start the truck, current reroutes through the power steering hose, which can heat up and rupture. A loose relay box power supply bolt can cause the engine to stall, and a chafed chassis wire harness can also trigger stalling or reduce anti-lock brake function. Finally, axle stabilizer bracket bolts can crack and allow the bracket to detach and fall onto the road, becoming a hazard for other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the axle stabilizer bracket can crack and break, causing the bracket to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets at no cost. Owners will be notified in phases based on vehicle class.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The Mobileye camera cable may be routed incorrectly, causing the wire to become damaged and the electrical circuit to overload.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reroute the camera cable, or replace it along with the T-harness, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may loosen, causing harder steering and a wider turning radius to the left.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace stopper bolt jam nuts on both sides and clean or replace extensions as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the frame can break at the starter end, preventing the engine from starting or causing slow cranking.
What the fix does
Replace the ground cable and inspect the power steering hose for damage, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may be routed too close to the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, causing the harness to rub and become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness as needed and install additional clamps to keep it secured away from the hanger bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power supply bolt in the relay box may not be properly tightened, causing the power wire to melt or electrical power to cut off, which can stall the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the relay box power supply bolt. Damaged harness or relay box parts will be replaced or repaired at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The jam nut on the steering stopper bolt at the left front knuckle can loosen, allowing the bolt to back out. This increases the turning radius when turning left.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both left and right jam nuts with stronger Grade 8 nuts, retorque them to the correct specification, and apply Loctite to prevent loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cab tilt-lock lever may not be visible enough after servicing, so the operator might not engage it. If not locked, the cab can tilt forward while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an extension on the locking lever to make it more visible to the operator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
