The 2016 Isuzu Reach has 3 recalls, all rated at the same severity level, with the most consequential being a left rear wheel hub where loose locking bolts can allow the wheel assembly to shift outward on the axle, reducing braking performance and vehicle control.
The other two recalls both involve drivetrain separation risks. On Reach vehicles modified with XL's electric hybrid system, a universal joint on the front driveshaft can fail and allow the driveshaft to detach entirely, cutting drive power while the vehicle is in motion. On the suspension side, U-bolt nuts securing the rear axle leaf springs may not have been tightened to spec and can work loose over time, allowing the rear axle to shift out of alignment. When that happens, the propeller shaft can separate and the truck can stall, leaving the driver without power in traffic.
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 universal joint connecting the front driveshaft may fail, potentially causing the front driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated version at no cost to you.
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.
