The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V235000·Announced 2018-04-13

Isuzu Recalls NPR Models Due to Brake Switch Retainer Defect

Isuzu is recalling 2018-2019 NPR models because a brake switch retainer may not be secured, potentially disabling acceleration and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake switch/retainer) that can disable acceleration and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Isuzu NPR and 2019 Isuzu NPR-HD and NPR-XD vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake switch and nylon retainer may not have been properly secured into the steel brake pedal assembly bracket.

If the components are not properly secured, the switch can detach from the bracket. This can cause the brake lights to illuminate whether or not the brake pedal is depressed, prevent the shift interlock from operating, and disable accelerator pedal input, resulting in the inability to accelerate. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the seating of the retainer and re-seat the retainer clip or replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ISUZU NPR XD, NPR HD, NPR
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
80

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • NPR XD
  • NPR HD
  • NPR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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