The 2011 Isuzu NPR has 3 recalls, the most serious being a stuck accelerator pedal that can hold the engine at full throttle, making the truck extremely difficult to slow or stop and raising the risk of a crash.
The rear axle also has a concern: locking bolts on the left rear wheel bearing hub may not have been fully tightened during assembly, allowing the wheel assembly to shift outward from the axle housing. When this happens, steering response becomes unpredictable and braking power drops, both of which increase the chance of losing control. There is also an equipment recall involving the onboard fire extinguisher, which may not function properly when needed, leaving occupants with reduced options if a fire breaks out in or around the vehicle.
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 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.
