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Isuzu NPR HD Recall 16V797: Accelerator pedal can stick wide open, risking crashes

NHTSA campaign 16V797, reported November 2, 2016, 25,018 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain gasoline-powered trucks, the accelerator (throttle) pedal may get stuck under a steel stopper bolt and stay in the full-throttle position. This affects some 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD trucks built between August 2013 and November 2016, and some 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 trucks built between July and November 2016.

A stuck-open accelerator can cause very high vehicle speeds and make the vehicle difficult to stop, which could lead to a crash, serious injury, or death.

The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will remove the stopper bolt and replace it with a flanged plate that prevents the throttle from moving sideways. Owners can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V797Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 35002016
Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 45002016
Isuzu NPR201420152016
Isuzu NPR HD201420152016