Hood: latchRecall 18V-758 · Chevrolet and Isuzu vehicles
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. recall 18V-758 covers 2,076 Chevrolet and Isuzu vehicles for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V758000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The cab may not provide an adequate warning to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing. If the cab tilt-lock is not engaged, the cab can tilt forward while driving.
The risk
If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will install an extension to the locking lever to increase its visibility to the operator, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1803.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.