The 2017 Isuzu NQR has 4 recalls, the most serious involving rear suspension and drivetrain issues that can cause a loss of vehicle control or a sudden stall.
The two highest-severity recalls both affect the rear axle. In one, the U-bolt nuts that clamp the rear axle to the leaf springs can be loose, allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. When that happens, the driveshaft can separate from the axle, cutting power to the rear wheels and stalling the truck while moving. In the other, the locking bolts on the left rear wheel bearing hub can be insufficiently tightened, letting the entire wheel assembly work its way outward from the axle. As the wheel shifts, steering response degrades and braking force at that corner drops, both of which raise crash risk. On the structural side, burrs left on the transmission crossmember during manufacturing can crack or break the studs holding the transmission in place. Without proper support, the transmission may not shift into or out of gears reliably. There is also an equipment recall involving the onboard fire extinguisher, which may fail to discharge properly if a fire breaks out in the cab or cargo area.
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 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.
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
Manufacturing burrs on the frame crossmember where the transmission mounts may cause the transmission mounting studs to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a metal shim to relieve stress on the mounting studs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
