Isuzu Nqr Recalls

The Isuzu NQR has 16 recalls spanning the 2003–2020 model years, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2019–2020 models where rear outer wheel lug nuts can loosen and allow a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving. The 2016–2020 model years also have a rear suspension U-bolt nut that can loosen and let the rear axle shift out of alignment, which can cause the driveshaft to separate and cut power to the rear wheels. On 2018–2019 vehicles modified with dual steering, a keystock can work free from the steering cross shaft and cause sudden loss of right-hand steering. The 2020 model year has a front seatbelt assembly with a dual-mode locking mechanism that can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash.

Going back to the mid-production years, 2015–2017 models have rear wheel bearing hub bolts that may not have been fully tightened at the factory, allowing the wheel assembly to shift outward and reduce braking performance. Those same years also have a frame crossmember where burrs from the stamping process can break the transmission mounting studs, leaving the transmission unsupported and unable to shift correctly. The 2013 model year has a transmission that can fail suddenly and cut drive power. The 2012 model year, on gasoline-engine trucks, has an engine control software error where a faulty brake pedal switch can prevent the cruise control from canceling when the brake is pressed. The 2012–2018 model years have fire extinguishers that may not function correctly in a fire. The 2019 model year has an odometer display that shows kilometers as miles, which can cause owners to misjudge service intervals.

Earlier in the production run, 2011–2017 models share the rear wheel bearing hub bolt issue described above. The 2008 model year has a driveshaft that can break and fall away from the vehicle, causing an immediate loss of propulsion. The 2003 model year, on trucks with the optional dual fuel tank system, has a fuel switching solenoid that can fail and cause diesel fuel to overflow from the filler neck.