2018 ISUZU FTR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ISUZU FTR
The 2018 ISUZU FTR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 ISUZU FTR
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2018 ISUZU FTR, potentially affecting up to 75,012 vehicles.
Recall 25V719000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
| 17,084 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Isuzu will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles...
View full details →Recall 25V719000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
| 17,084 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Isuzu will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles...
View full details →Recall 21V861000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
Consequence: An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638....
View full details →Recall 21V861000 — STEERING
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
Consequence: An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638....
View full details →Recall 20V554000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 4,352 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
Consequence: If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 20V195000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,399 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
Consequence: Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15,...
View full details →Recall 19V647000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 16,766 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2019 N-GAS HD and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD vehicles. The power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production at the supplier. This may lead to melting of the...
Consequence: A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the relay box power supply bolt, tightening it as necessary. If the harness or relay box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Recall 19V467000 — STEERING
| 3,851 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
Consequence: If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge....
View full details →Recall 18V758000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 2,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The cab may not provide an adequate warning to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing. If the cab tilt-lock is not engaged, the cab can tilt forward while driving.
Consequence: If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will install an extension to the locking lever to increase its visibility to the operator, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ISUZU FTR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ISUZU FTR.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ISUZU FTR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ISUZU FTR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ISUZU FTR
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 ISUZU FTR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CB22-E-001A — SUSPENSION
Isuzu Motors Limited has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year F-Series vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left side may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle....
IB17X001C — EQUIPMENT
The information in this bulletin is provided to help technicians better understand common vehicle operations that may be incorrectly perceived by customers as a problem. Additionally, diagnostic scan tool connection requirements are outlined for easier technician diagnosis.
IB19X003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
"SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) AIR PRESSURE GAUGES FREQUENTLY DROPPING INTO THE RED (LOW PRESSURE) ZONE ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE ""BUZZER"" WHEN APPLYING THE AIR BRAKES OFTEN, SUCH AS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE RED ZONE...
IB19X003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
"SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) AIR PRESSURE GAUGES FREQUENTLY DROPPING INTO THE RED (LOW PRESSURE) ZONE ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE ""BUZZER"" WHEN APPLYING THE AIR BRAKES OFTEN, SUCH AS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE RED ZONE...
IB19E001A — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
"SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END TYPICALLY HEARD WHEN TURNING INTO AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE OR WHILE TURNING AND HITTING A BUMP. THIS CLUNKING NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FRONT LEAF SPRING CONTACTING THE SPRING HANGER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. INSPECT...
SB18C001 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WIND NOISE AND/OR WATER INTRUSION INTO THE CAB FROM THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER DOORS OF THE AFFECTED N-SERIES AND FTR TRUCKS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. (ITCA) IS OFFERING A NEW DOOR WEATHER STRIP TO IMPROVE SEALING OF THE DRIVER...
SB18C001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WIND NOISE AND/OR WATER INTRUSION INTO THE CAB FROM THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER DOORS OF THE AFFECTED N-SERIES AND FTR TRUCKS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. (ITCA) IS OFFERING A NEW DOOR WEATHER STRIP TO IMPROVE SEALING OF THE DRIVER...
WB13X002E — TIRES
ISUZU IS PROVIDING THIS BULLETIN TO OUTLINE ISUZU'S POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ISUZU VEHICLES WITH TIRE WARRANTY COVERAGE.
IB17X001A — EQUIPMENT
Introduction to FTR
IB17X001A — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Introduction to FTR
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ISUZU FTR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU FTR
- 2018 ISUZU FTR (current)
- 2019 ISUZU FTR — 0 complaints
- 2020 ISUZU FTR — 1 complaint
- 2021 ISUZU FTR — 0 complaints
- 2022 ISUZU FTR — 0 complaints
- 2023 ISUZU FTR — 0 complaints
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