TSB: ISUZU N-SERIES, NPR HD, REACH (2011–2016)

Bulletin CB16-E-001 — May 20, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDCB16-E-001
ManufacturerISUZU
ModelsN-SERIES, NPR HD, REACH
Model Years2011–2016
Date IssuedMay 20, 2016
Date Added to NHTSADecember 14, 2020
ComponentSTEERING
Vehicles Affected47 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

IN SOME 2012-2016MY ISUZU STRIPPED CHASSIS (REACH VANS) AND 2011-2016MY NPR-HD DIESEL TRUCKS, THE ORIGINAL FACTORY-INSTALLED GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE FRONT WHEEL BEA

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
ISUZU NPR HD 2016 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU NPR HD 2016 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU REACH 2016 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU REACH 2016 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 190000 TIRES
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 020000 SUSPENSION
ISUZU N-SERIES 2015 010000 STEERING
ISUZU NPR HD 2015 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU NPR HD 2015 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU REACH 2015 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU REACH 2015 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 010000 STEERING
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 020000 SUSPENSION
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 190000 TIRES
ISUZU N-SERIES 2014 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU NPR HD 2014 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU NPR HD 2014 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU REACH 2014 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU REACH 2014 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 190000 TIRES
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 010000 STEERING
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 020000 SUSPENSION
ISUZU N-SERIES 2013 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU NPR HD 2013 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU NPR HD 2013 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU REACH 2013 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU REACH 2013 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 190000 TIRES
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 020000 SUSPENSION
ISUZU N-SERIES 2012 010000 STEERING
ISUZU NPR HD 2012 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU NPR HD 2012 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU REACH 2012 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU REACH 2012 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 020000 SUSPENSION
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 200000 WHEELS
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 190000 TIRES
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
ISUZU N-SERIES 2011 010000 STEERING
ISUZU NPR HD 2011 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ISUZU NPR HD 2011 200000 WHEELS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ISUZU dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (CB16-E-001) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.