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2020 Isuzu FTR Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Isuzu FTR has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Isuzu dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Isuzu FTR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Isuzu FTR owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Isuzu FTR, describing incidents dated November 16, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11375014 · Filed
THE VEHICLES STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, IT SWIMS IN THE LANE WHEN OPERATING ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH WHICH IS DANGEROUS. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL THE WHEELS ALIGNED AND BALANCED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I HOLD MY CDL-A AND HAVE DRIVEN A VARIETY OF TRUCKS, THIS IS NOT…
Axle Stabilizer Bracket May Detach
NHTSA #25V719000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Hanger/Bracket · NHTSA notice
Reported October 22, 2025 · Isuzu Motors Limited
Potentially affected: 17,084 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V2506 · Owners notified December 12, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Overloaded Electrical Circuit from Wiring Damage
NHTSA #24V157000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2024 · Isuzu Motors Limited
Potentially affected: 2,891 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V2401 · Owners notified April 8, 2024
Defect description
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019-2024 FTR, 2020-2024 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD, 2022-2024 FVR, and 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 7500XD vehicles equipped with a Mobileye Collision Warning System. The Mobileye camera cable may have been routed improperly, which can result in wiring damage and an overloaded electrical circuit.
Safety consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, wiring damage may cause a loss of turn signal, hazard lights, and/or collision system function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute the Mobileye camera cable or replace the Mobileye camera cable and T-harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 08, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2401.
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.
Steering Wheel Bolt May Loosen Affecting Steering
NHTSA #21V861000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported November 5, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,700 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 28, 2022
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
Safety consequence
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
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.
Ground Cable On Starter Motor May Break
NHTSA #20V554000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2020 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,352 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V2004 · Owners notified October 9, 2020
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
Safety consequence
If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.
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.
Improperly Routed Chassis Wire Harness
NHTSA #20V195000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2020 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,399 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V2003 · Owners notified May 15, 2020 · Vehicles built February 6, 2018 – February 5, 2020 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
Safety consequence
Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2003.
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.
Steering Wheel Bolt May Break
NHTSA #19V467000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 18, 2019 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,851 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V1902 · Owners notified July 19, 2019 · Vehicles built April 19, 2017 – June 12, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
Safety consequence
If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.
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.
Other Isuzu FTR model years
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