The 2013 Isuzu NQR has 5 recalls, the most serious being an automatic transmission that can fail without warning, cutting engine power to the wheels and leaving the driver with no way to accelerate out of a hazardous situation.
On the chassis side, the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the rear wheel assembly to shift outward from the axle. This reduces braking performance and can affect steering control. There is also an equipment concern shared across two recalls: the on-board fire extinguisher may not function correctly when needed, which raises the risk of injury if a fire occurs on 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 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
Certain Kidde model FC10 plastic valve fire extinguishers equipped on these trucks may fail to discharge when the lever is pressed.
What the fix does
Replace the fire extinguisher with a replacement unit at no cost from Kidde Safety or through an Isuzu dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic transmission may suddenly fail, causing loss of engine power to the wheels. This increases crash risk depending on traffic, road conditions, and driver response.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and replace the entire transmission assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic transmission may suddenly fail, causing loss of engine power to the wheels. Combined with traffic and road conditions, this increases crash risk.
What the fix does
The dealer will install a new transmission assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
