CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Isuzu NPR has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2016 Isuzu NPR recalls
Loose Rear Axle Bolts Can Cause Loss of Power
Rear axle U-bolt nuts on certain trucks may not have been properly tightened, and they can loosen over time.
Fire extinguisher may clog or its nozzle may detach
The plastic-handle fire extinguisher installed in these trucks, made by Walter Kidde (models FC10 and FC110), can become clogged.
Loose Rear Wheel Bolts Can Let Wheel Move Out
Some Isuzu NPR, NPR HD, NQR and NRR trucks from 2011 and 2012 may have left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts that were not properly tightened during assembly.
Accelerator pedal can stick wide open, risking crashes
On certain gasoline-powered trucks, the accelerator (throttle) pedal may get stuck under a steel stopper bolt and stay in the full-throttle position.
Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire
Some trucks were equipped with a Kidde model FC10 disposable handheld fire extinguisher that may not properly discharge when its lever is pressed.
Most common 2016 Isuzu NPR problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
Vacuum pump on the motor that supplies vacuum to the brake booster. We have replaced this pump (Isuzu PART #: 97241035) on this vehicle 3 times in less than a week. These parts were Isuzu brand and the exact part number for our VIN and application. Went to hit the brakes, the brakes were not working and extremely hard to press, and not slowing the truck down. Driver ran into another vehicle. Yes, the problem has been reproduced multiple times by our internal tech and local Isuzu dealer. Also can be found on different forums with exact issue (see attached). Each time the part has failed, we have sent it back to dealer. No prior warning until the brakes were applied and not working.
2016 Isuzu NPR questions
Does the 2016 Isuzu NPR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Isuzu NPR: Loose Rear Axle Bolts Can Cause Loss of Power; Fire extinguisher may clog or its nozzle may detach; Loose Rear Wheel Bolts Can Let Wheel Move Out; Accelerator pedal can stick wide open, risking crashes; Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Isuzu NPR?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Isuzu NPR has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.