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1997 ISUZU NPR

1 recalls — 7 complaints — 14 TSBs

97V087001 May 22, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.
Consequence
THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
464 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 2 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 7, 2015
CITY OF TEMPE ARIZONA IS FORCING VEHICLE OWNERS TO REDUCE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THEIR VEHICLE (21 FEET) TO PARK AT THEIR HOMES. THE MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO COMPLY IS TO CHOP IN THE MIDDLE TO KEEP THE TOW ARRANGEMENT WHICH WEAKENS THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE METAL CAUSING A HAZARD FOR THE PUBLI... Read more
TIRES May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 14, 2001
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
Fire 2 injured
TIRES Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 14, 2001
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
Fire 2 injured
TIRES Nov 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
BACK LEFT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ENTIRE TREAD CAME OFF 0N 8\30\99.... BOTH OF THE BACK LEFT TIRES REPLACED... ON 9\16\00 BACK RIGHT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ... CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE TO SPRAY PIPING.. REPLACED ALL OF THE 4 REMAINING TIRES. FAILURES WERE REPORTED TO THE DEALER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 20, 1999
FAN CLUTCH HAS GONE OUT TWO TIMES ALREADY. ISUZU TOLD US IN 98 THAT THE FAN CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW STYLE WAS TO BE BUILT. IN FEB OF 1999 THEY FINALLY CAN OUT WITH A NEW MODEL. TIME WILL TELL IF IT WAS A NEW MODEL OF ANOTHER LIE. WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKE WARNING CABLE BEI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN May 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 20, 1999
FAN CLUTCH HAS GONE OUT TWO TIMES ALREADY. ISUZU TOLD US IN 98 THAT THE FAN CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW STYLE WAS TO BE BUILT. IN FEB OF 1999 THEY FINALLY CAN OUT WITH A NEW MODEL. TIME WILL TELL IF IT WAS A NEW MODEL OF ANOTHER LIE. WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKE WARNING CABLE BEI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 20, 1999
FAN CLUTCH HAS GONE OUT TWO TIMES ALREADY. ISUZU TOLD US IN 98 THAT THE FAN CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW STYLE WAS TO BE BUILT. IN FEB OF 1999 THEY FINALLY CAN OUT WITH A NEW MODEL. TIME WILL TELL IF IT WAS A NEW MODEL OF ANOTHER LIE. WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKE WARNING CABLE BEI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 ISUZU NPR

14 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
IB13-R-001G May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
IB-14-X-001 Aug 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ISUZU: INFORMATION REGARDING CORROSION INHIBITOR IMPROVEMENT THAT CHANGES COLOR OF COOLANT TO A DARK COLOR AND IS ADDED AT PORT TO BOTH RADIATOR AND SURGE TANK. *PE
050604035 Aug 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ
050604035 Aug 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ
SB0002C001 Oct 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CERTAIN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 ENGINES, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPE
IB0001C001 Apr 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT
9805C003 Oct 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON IMPROPER SHIFTING, LEAKING SHIFT SOLENIOD. *YC
970901SB9703 Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VARIOUS VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
SB9704C001 Mar 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1996-97 NPR EFI VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION (DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS MANUAL REVISION). *TW
SB9705C001 Jan 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1988 - ON NPR JATCO ELECTROMATIC TRANSMISSION FILTER KIT INSTALLATION/FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. *TW
SB9709C001 Jan 1, 1997
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1995.5-1997 NPR HYDRAULLIC FOUNDATION BRAKES - NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT AVAILABILITY. *TW
No comms 2024-03 Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU NPR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE19005 Opened: Apr 19, 2019 — Closed: Dec 9, 2021
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2012
Unintended Movement
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on April 19, 2020. ODI was made aware of seven consumer complaints related to model year (MY) 2012-2015 Isuzu N-series gasoline-powered trucks for unintended movement. ODI worked with Isuzu and peer manufacturers to understand the s... Read more

ISUZU NPR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU NPR across all model years (1989–2019).

52 Total Recalls
66 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ISUZU NPR — Year by Year

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2019 4 1 View
2018 3 0 View
2017 2 2 View
2016 5 1 View
2015 5 3 View
2014 4 0 View
2013 4 3 View
2012 5 2 View
2011 2 0 View
2009 2 1 View
2008 3 3 View
2007 3 2 View
2006 3 16 View
2005 0 3 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 0 2 View
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 1 View
1998 1 2 View
1997 (current) 1 7
1996 0 2 View
1995 0 10 View
1994 1 1 View
1993 0 1 View
1991 0 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View

Other ISUZU Models

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NPR HD 64 14 View
NQR 56 7 View
NRR 55 3 View
RODEO 40 3,314 View
NPR XD 38 1 View
FVR 35 0 View
TROOPER 31 718 View