2003 ISUZU NPR

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 38 TSBs

05V168000 Apr 20, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTI... Read more
Consequence
OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
253 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 ISUZU NPR

38 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE12
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
350000 EQUIPMENT4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
100000 POWER TRAIN2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
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
IB09-X-004C Jul 20, 2022
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
IB09-X-004C Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
IB09-X-004C Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
IB09-X-002B Jul 20, 2022
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
IB17J001 Dec 5, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Understanding drive belt noise.
IB17J001 Dec 5, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Understanding drive belt noise.
IB17J001 Dec 5, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
Understanding drive belt noise.
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
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
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
030730035 Oct 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF OUTPUT FLANGE NUT WHEN SERVICING TRANSMISSION. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 MODELS. *TT
030604002A Feb 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE NO-START IN EXTREME COLD. *TT
030730004B Sep 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
REVISION OF AISIN TRANSMISSION QUALITY CENTER (TQC) PROGRAM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003. *TT
050601014 May 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK UNDER EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES (-34 DEGREES C) (-30 DEGREES F) OR COLDER). *TT
050604021 Mar 1, 2005
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE. *TT
20040128 May 4, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *MJ
04031 May 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INSUFFICIENT GROUND TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, PREVENTING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND WHEN THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FALLS BELOW NORMAL. ALSO INCLUDES GMC AND CHEVROLET W3500/3500
040525004 Mar 1, 2004
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ELECTRONIC HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (EHCU) REMOVAL PROCEDURE TO PREVENT BREAKING OFF HOLDING/LOCKING TABS. *TT
040730008 Mar 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SERVICE REMINDER. 2005 ISUZU NPR/NQR INCLUDED. *TT
030604033 Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336. *TT UPDATE. TO INCLUDE 2004 ISUZU NQR COMMERCIAL MODELS. *TT
010604048 Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AVAILABILITY OF NEW FUEL INJECTION PUMP OIL SUPPLY PIPE FOR REPLACEMENT AFTER REMOVAL. *TT
02047 Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-04-002 4HEI-TC DIESEL ENGINE - COLD WEATHER NO START. ALSO INCLUDES 2002, 2003 AND 2004 MEDIUM DUTY. *TT
030604066 Dec 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
030604063 Nov 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MI-TICS INJECTION PUMP EXCHANGE PROGRAM/WARRANTY GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003. *TT
030730060 Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FLUSHING ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS AND COMMERCIAL MODELS INCLUDING MODEL YEAR 2004. *TT
030730050 Oct 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
APPROVED AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON-VEHICLE REPAIRS. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
030604042 Sep 1, 2003
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
PROPER POSITIONING OF FUEL INJECTION PUMP PRIMER HANDLE AFTER USE. *TT
020730025B Jul 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTING, DELAYED UPSHIFTS WITH POSSIBLE CHECK TRANS LAMP ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 21 SET. TO INCLUDE 2004 MODELS. *TT
030730015 May 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
RELEASE OF NEW TOOLS FOR SERVICE: J 37228 - OIL PAN SEAL CUTTER, J 41736 - INSTALLER (REAR OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL) AND DT 46717 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL REMOVER. *TT
99066F Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTION (SCPI) FAILURES IN CALIFORNIA ONLY. CERTAIN 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P, W4/NPR MODELS. *TT
030604002 Jan 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE NO-START IN EXTREME COLD. *TT
020730025A Sep 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTING, DELAYED UPSHIFTS, POSSIBLE CHECK TRANS LAMP ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 21 STORED IN TCM MEMORY. *TT
020730025 Jun 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTING, DELAYED UPSHIFTS, POSSIBLE CHECK TRANS LAMP ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 21 STORED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) MEMORY. *TT
020867003 May 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME 2003 AND PRIOR W-SERIES TILT CAB MODELS AND 2003 AND PRIOR ISUZU TILT CAB MODELS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION AND / OR NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 72 KM/H (45 MPH) OR GREATER. *TT
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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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 (current) 1 0
2002 0 2 View
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 1 View
1998 1 2 View
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

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NRR 55 3 View
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