The 2013 Isuzu NQR has 5 recalls, the most serious involving automatic transmission failure and a loose rear wheel hub that can each lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash.
On automatic transmission models, the transmission can fail without warning, cutting drive power to the wheels while the truck is moving. Depending on traffic conditions and how the driver reacts, a sudden loss of propulsion at speed raises the crash risk significantly, particularly for a commercial vehicle that may be carrying a load.
The rear axle concern is separate but equally urgent: the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Loose bolts allow the entire wheel assembly to drift outward along the axle, which reduces the truck's braking effectiveness and makes the vehicle harder to steer and control. Either of these drivetrain issues can place the driver and other road users in a dangerous situation.
The remaining two recalls both involve the onboard fire extinguisher. The unit supplied with these trucks may fail to operate correctly when needed, meaning that if a fire breaks out in or around the vehicle, the extinguisher may not suppress it, leaving the driver without a first-response option before emergency services arrive.
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.
