Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #16V797000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V797000 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Affecting model year 2014-2016 isuzu npr and npr hd vehicles manufactured august 26, 2013, to november 11, 2016, and 2016 chevrolet low cab forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured july 27, 2016, to november 11, 2016 Includes 25,018 affected units, Throttle may Stick in the Open Position, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 isuzu npr and npr hd vehicles manufactured august 26, 2013, to november 11, 2016, and 2016 chevrolet low cab forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured july 27, 2016, to november 11, 2016

Defect Summary

Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 isuzu npr and npr hd vehicles manufactured august 26, 2013, to november 11, 2016, and 2016 chevrolet low cab forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured july 27, 2016, to november 11, 2016. the affected vehicles have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position. note: in gasoline models only.

Corrective Action

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2016. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V797000
Manufacturer: Isuzu Motors Limited
Report Received Date: 2016-11-02T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle may stick in the open position
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 25,018

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 isuzu npr and npr hd vehicles manufactured august 26, 2013, to november 11, 2016, and 2016 chevrolet low cab forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured july 27, 2016, to november 11, 2016. the affected vehicles have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position. note: in gasoline models only.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2016. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.88

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NHTSA ID: 16V797000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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