The 2008 Isuzu NPR HD has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel tank that can corrode and leak, creating a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source, and a throttle pedal that can stick at full acceleration, making the truck very difficult to slow or stop.
Both of those issues carry serious consequences. A corroding fuel tank can drip or spray gasoline underneath the vehicle, and any nearby heat source or spark can ignite it. On the acceleration side, this recall applies only to gasoline-engine models: the throttle pedal can wedge itself under a steel stopper bolt and lock in the wide-open position, holding engine speed at maximum even when the driver lifts their foot. The third recall involves the on-board fire extinguisher, which may fail to discharge properly when needed, leaving the driver without a working tool to suppress a fire in the cab or cargo area.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic-handle fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge, require excessive force to activate, or have a nozzle that detaches forcefully, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Replace the fire extinguisher with a free replacement unit from Walter Kidde.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The throttle pedal can get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing it to remain at full throttle and stay pressed down.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove the stopper bolt and install a flanged plate to prevent the throttle pedal from moving sideways.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may corrode over time and develop leaks, allowing fuel to escape.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
