The 2017 Isuzu NPR HD has 5 recalls, the most serious involving wheel and axle fasteners that can loosen and cause a rear wheel to separate from the moving vehicle.
Two of these recalls involve rear wheel retention: lug nuts on the rear outer wheels may not have been fully tightened at the factory and can work loose until the wheel detaches, and the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts can also be insufficiently tight, allowing the wheel assembly to shift outward on the axle, reducing braking performance and directional control. A related chassis concern involves the U-bolts that clamp the rear axle to the leaf springs, which can loosen and let the axle shift out of alignment, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate and the truck to stall or become uncontrollable. On the structural side, burrs left on the transmission crossmember during manufacturing can break the studs holding the transmission in place, making it difficult or impossible to shift gears. There is also a recall covering the onboard fire extinguisher, which may not function when needed.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts that secure the rear axle U-bolts may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time, causing the rear axle to shift out of alignment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear axle U-bolt nuts and tighten or replace them as needed to secure the axle properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The lug nuts securing the rear outer wheels may not have been properly tightened during installation on the rear axles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear outer wheel lug nuts and tighten or replace them as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that lock the left rear wheel bearing hub may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which could cause them to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Manufacturing burrs on the frame crossmember where the transmission mounts may cause the transmission mounting studs to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a metal shim to relieve stress on the mounting studs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
