CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 6500 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V758000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 6500 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-30 2018-10-26 2018-10-31

Production Dates: 2017-10-31 - 2018-10-29

Manufacturers Involved: Isuzu Motors Limited

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V1803

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2076

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

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.