01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Chevrolet 4500HD recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V266000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- April 13, 2023
- Potential units
- 40,428campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.
Owner notification: July 11, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
NHTSA 21V194000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- March 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 258campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
Why it matters: The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
Owner notification: April 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
NHTSA 20V025000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- January 17, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,138campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt assembly. Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt webbing locking mechanism may not properly restrain the occupant as intended.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2001.
Owner notification: February 20, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V835000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- November 20, 2019
- Potential units
- 1,926campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2020 NPR-HD, 2019-2020 NPR-XD, NQR, NRR, Chevrolet 4500HD, Chevrolet 5500HD and Chevrolet 5500XD, and 2020 Chevrolet 4500XD vehicles. The lug nuts on the rear outer wheels may not have been properly tightened when installed onto the rear axles.
Why it matters: If the lug nuts were not properly tightened, they can loosen, causing the to wheel separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outer wheel lug nuts and tightening or replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1906.
Owner notification: December 20, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH