NHTSA Recall 22V508000
Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2022-07-15. An estimated 11 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 FTR and FVR trucks. A programming error in the ECM software calibration, resulted in the vehicles not having engine braking functionality.
Risk
Without engine braking, a driver may experience longer stopping distances than expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will reprogram the ECM with the corrected calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866- 441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2204.
Manufacturer campaign number: V2204
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.nhtsa.gov.