The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-778 (15V778000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| Component | Equipment |
| Report date | November 20, 2015 |
| Owners notified | January 18, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 25,209 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2012 Isuzu NPR
- 2013 Isuzu NPR
- 2014 Isuzu NPR
- 2015 Isuzu NPR
- 2016 Isuzu NPR
- 2012 Isuzu NPR HD
- 2013 Isuzu NPR HD
- 2014 Isuzu NPR HD
- 2015 Isuzu NPR HD
- 2016 Isuzu NPR HD
- 2015 Isuzu NPR XD
- 2012 Isuzu NQR
- 2013 Isuzu NQR
- 2014 Isuzu NQR
- 2015 Isuzu NQR
- 2012 Isuzu NRR
- 2013 Isuzu NRR
- 2014 Isuzu NRR
- 2015 Isuzu NRR
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-778 repair free?
Yes. Isuzu dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 25,209 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.