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SevereNHTSA·20V193000·Announced 2020-04-03

Isuzu Recalls 2019 NPR Vehicles Due to Brake Line Clip Defect

Isuzu is recalling 2019 NPR and Chevrolet 4500 vehicles because incorrectly installed brake line clips may cause rear driver-side brake failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 braking system that can lead to loss of brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 NPR GAS, 2019 NPRHD GAS, and 2019 Chevrolet 4500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake line clips for the rear driver-side brake line may have been incorrectly installed. This installation error potentially allows the brake line to contact a grounding bolt, which can cause a loss of the rear driver-side brakes.

If the rear driver-side brake fails, the vehicle may experience reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake line assembly or reposition the brake line into the proper position, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2020. 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
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
157

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 (1)

  • NPR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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