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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V663000·Announced 2019-09-18

Isuzu NPR, NQR, and NRR Recall for Dual Steering Keystock Defect

Diesel Modification Center is recalling 2018-2019 Isuzu NPR, NQR, and NRR vehicles modified with dual steering because a keystock may dislodge, causing loss of steering.

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 in the steering system that can cause unexpected loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Diesel Modification Center LLC. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR, NRR, and NPR vehicles that were modified to be equipped with dual steering. The recall involves 136 vehicles.

The defect involves a keystock that may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft. This can cause an unexpected loss of right-hand steering, which increases the risk of a crash.

Diesel Modification Center will notify owners, and dealers will verify the keystock is in place or replace it as necessary. Additionally, the set screw will be retorqued and a stamp will be drifted in the keyed slot to ensure the keystock stays in the correct position. The recall began on November 11, 2019, and repairs are free of charge. Owners may contact Diesel Modification Center customer service at 1-256-457-1726 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ISUZU NRR, NQR, NPR
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Diesel Modification Center LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
136

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)

  • NRR
  • NQR
  • NPR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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