Power train: axle hubsRecall 17V-191 · Isuzu vehicles
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. recall 17V-191 covers 97,000 Isuzu vehicles for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
The risk
The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 5, 2010 to April 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.