The 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.
The risk
A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Chevrolet 7500XD | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
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 6500XD | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet 7500XD | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Chevrolet 7500XD | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Chevrolet 7500XD | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet 7500XD | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2018 | 0 | 7 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2020 | 1 | 6 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Isuzu FTR | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Isuzu FVR | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Other suspension recalls in 2025
28 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the suspension; Isuzu Motors Limited filed 11 campaigns in all.
| 25V913000 29 Dec 2025 | Gillig, LLC |
| 25V904000 22 Dec 2025 | Terminal Investment Corporation |
| 25V832000 1 Dec 2025 | Virnig Manufacturing Inc. |
| 25V760000 4 Nov 2025 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 25V737000 29 Oct 2025 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 25V713000 20 Oct 2025 | Alloy Custom Products LLC |
| 25V662000 3 Oct 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 25V605000 11 Sept 2025 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025