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U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach – 2013-2018 Isuzu Reach

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February 21, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V098000

U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V098

Manufacturer XL Hybrids INC

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 94

 

Summary

XL Hybrids Inc. (XL) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Isuzu Reach vehicles modified to be equipped with XL’s electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

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V1705 – Kidde Fire Extinguisher – 2008 2011-2018 Isuzu Trucks

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V726
Manufacturer Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 69,138

 

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

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Throttle May Stick In The Open Position – 2008-2009 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR & NPR HD

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V324
Manufacturer Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Components VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected 14,807

 

Throttle may Stick in the Open Position

A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles.

The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.

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