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HighNHTSA·18V758000·Announced 2018-10-26

Isuzu and Chevrolet Trucks Recalled for Cab Tilt-Lock Warning Defect

Isuzu is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500 and Isuzu FTR trucks because the cab tilt-lock may not provide an adequate warning after servicing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cab tilt-lock) that can increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no injuries or crashes have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The recall involves 2,076 units. The defect is that the cab may not provide an adequate warning to the operator to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing.

If the cab tilt-lock is not engaged, the cab can tilt forward while driving. This condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will install an extension to the locking lever to increase its visibility to the operator, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 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, CHEVROLET FTR, LOW CAB FORWARD 6500
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,076

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 (2)

  • FTR
  • LOW CAB FORWARD 6500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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