The 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.
The risk
If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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 for this recall is V1803.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 6500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2018, 2019 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 6500 | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 6500 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2018 | 0 | 7 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2019 | 0 | 8 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2018
6 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. filed 23 campaigns in all.
| 18V795000 9 Nov 2018 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 18V786000 8 Nov 2018 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 18V743000 24 Oct 2018 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 18V612000 11 Sept 2018 | Ford Motor Company |
| 18V234000 12 Apr 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018