1998 ISUZU NPR

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 18 TSBs

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

90 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	1

Incident date: Jul 24, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU NPR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN SHROUD RING IN THE MOTOR BROKE AND BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE MOTOR FAN CAUSING IT TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MIL... Read more

BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD WAVY AND BUMPY SIDEWALLS JUST PRIOR TO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODING AFTER DRIVER HAD STOPPED THE TRUCK AND WAS MAKING A DELIVERY.*AK (TIRESIZE: P23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23585R16 )

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 ISUZU NPR

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

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	1
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	1

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

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely

350000 EQUIPMENT

The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT

071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL FILLER NECK REPLACEMENT EMISSION COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING HYDRA-MATIC 4L80-E TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1998. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VARIOUS VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE. *YC

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.

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	0	1	View
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 (current)	1	2
1997	1	7	View
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

Model	Recalls	Complaints
FTR	82	9	View
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