Vehicle recall 21V194000 · March 19, 2021
Isuzu NRR, Isuzu NPR-HD and 10 more models
The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
- Consequence
- The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V194000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2021
- Filed by
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- V2103
- Owner notification
- April 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 258
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet 4500HD (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Chevrolet 4500XD (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Chevrolet 5500HD (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Chevrolet 5500XD (2020): 2020
- International Motors Chevy 4500HD (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- International Motors Chevy 5500HD (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Isuzu NPR (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
- Isuzu NPR-HD (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Isuzu NPR-XD (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Isuzu NQR (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Isuzu NRR (2016-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Isuzu REACH (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
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