NHTSA Recall 15V778000: Equipment
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,209 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Isuzu Npr.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V778000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V778000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Isuzu Npr | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Isuzu Npr HD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Isuzu Npr XD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Isuzu Nqr | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Isuzu Nrr | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.