The 2016 Isuzu NRR has 5 recalls, the most serious involving rear suspension and drivetrain hardware that can loosen, causing the driveshaft to separate or a rear wheel to pull away from the axle, either of which raises the risk of a crash.
Two of those recalls center on fasteners that were not properly tightened during assembly. The U-bolt nuts securing the rear axle can work loose over time, allowing the axle to shift out of alignment until the driveshaft separates and the truck loses power to the rear wheels. Separately, the locking bolts holding the left rear wheel bearing hub can back out enough that the wheel assembly begins to migrate outward from the axle housing, degrading steering control and reducing how effectively the brakes can slow the truck. On the structural side, stamping burrs left on the transmission crossmember during manufacturing can cause the transmission mounting studs to crack and break, leaving the transmission unsupported and preventing it from shifting through gears correctly. There is also a safety equipment concern: the on-board fire extinguisher may not discharge properly in a fire, reducing the driver's ability to suppress a blaze. Finally, certain trucks built with 5.2-liter diesel engines carry a tire and load information label printed in a language the owner may not read, which can lead to overloading the truck or running the tires at the wrong pressure.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label may contain typos in rim size, tire pressure, and weight information, making it difficult to properly load and maintain your vehicle.
What the fix does
Isuzu will provide a corrected certification label at no cost. Contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 to arrange.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
