2016 ISUZU REACH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 ISUZU REACH
The 2016 ISUZU REACH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 ISUZU REACH
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 ISUZU REACH, potentially affecting up to 97,868 vehicles.
Recall 21V194000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 258 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V194000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 258 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V194000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 258 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V098000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: XL Hybrids Inc. (XL) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Isuzu Reach vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Remedy: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL customer service at 1-866-414-3212.
View full details →Recall 17V191000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 97,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Consequence: The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 ISUZU REACH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 ISUZU REACH.
Safety Rating for the 2016 ISUZU REACH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 ISUZU REACH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 ISUZU REACH
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 ISUZU REACH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IB18-X-002F — POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE, TO BE REPLACED UNDER THE ISUZU NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY, GOODWILL, ISUZU PARTS WARRANTY, GOLD STAR USED TRUCK WARRANTY AND/OR ALL EXTENDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTIES OFFERED BY ISUZU, AS WELL AS ALL...
ONV1605_20160527 — TIRES
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 BEARINGS COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE OR LOOSEN. TYPICALLY THIS CONDITION IS PRECEDED BY A NOTICEABLE GROWLING NOISE AND...
DN_V1605_2016052 — WHEELS
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 bearings could eventually seize or loosen. Typically this condition is preceded by a noticeable growling noise and...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 ISUZU REACH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU REACH
- 2012 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
- 2013 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
- 2014 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
- 2015 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
- 2016 ISUZU REACH (current)
- 2017 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
- 2018 ISUZU REACH — 0 complaints
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