The 2020 Isuzu NPR XD has 3 recalls, the most serious involving loose rear wheel lug nuts and loose rear axle U-bolt nuts, either of which can cause a wheel or the driveshaft to separate from the truck while driving.
The lug nut issue means rear outer wheels may not have been secured to the axle with enough torque at the factory, allowing them to loosen over time and eventually detach entirely, which can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control. The U-bolt concern is related: the hardware clamping the rear axle to the leaf springs may also be under-torqued, allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. When that happens, the propeller shaft can separate, cutting power to the rear wheels and stalling the truck in traffic. The third recall involves the front seatbelt assembly on vehicles equipped with a dual-mode belt locking mechanism. The webbing or locking function may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger.
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 seat belt webbing locking mechanism may fail to properly restrain occupants due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
