Chevrolet / International Motors / Isuzu recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
What could happen
The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet 4500Hd 2017–2020
- Chevrolet 4500Xd 2017–2020
- Chevrolet 5500Hd 2017–2020
- Chevrolet 5500Xd 2020
- International Motors Chevy 4500Hd 2019–2020
- International Motors Chevy 5500Hd 2019–2020
- Isuzu Npr 2015–2017
- Isuzu Npr Hd 2016–2020
- Isuzu Npr Xd 2016–2020
- Isuzu Nqr 2016–2020
- Isuzu Nrr 2016–2021
- Isuzu Reach 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V194000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 23, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 258
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Maker's own recall number
- V2103
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2023
- Chevrolet recall: Equipment Nov 23, 2022
- Chevrolet recall: Parking brake May 20, 2022
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Seat belts Jan 17, 2020
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Wheels Nov 20, 2019
- International Motors recall: Electrical system May 29, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.