The 1997 Isuzu Npr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 464 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.
THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“City of tempe arizona is forcing vehicle owners to reduce the overall length of their vehicle (21 feet) to park at their homes. The most economical way to comply is to chop in the middle to keep the tow arrangement which weakens the strength and integrity of the metal causing a hazard for the…”
“While the consumer was driving, both right rear tires blew out causing the driver to lose control and crash into the wall resulting in fire, there were two injuries. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh”
“While the consumer was driving, both right rear tires blew out causing the driver to lose control and crash into the wall resulting in fire, there were two injuries. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh”
“Back left outboard tire delaminated entire tread came off 0n 8\30\99.... Both of the back left tires replaced... On 9\16\00 back right outboard tire delaminated ... Considerable amount of damage done to spray piping.. Replaced all of the 4 remaining tires. Failures were reported to the dealer. Was…”
“Fan clutch has gone out two times already. Isuzu told us in 98 that the fan clutch was defective and a new style was to be built. In feb of 1999 they finally can out with a new model. Time will tell if it was a new model of another lie. We also have a problem with the abs brake warning cable being…”
“Fan clutch has gone out two times already. Isuzu told us in 98 that the fan clutch was defective and a new style was to be built. In feb of 1999 they finally can out with a new model. Time will tell if it was a new model of another lie. We also have a problem with the abs brake warning cable being…”
“Fan clutch has gone out two times already. Isuzu told us in 98 that the fan clutch was defective and a new style was to be built. In feb of 1999 they finally can out with a new model. Time will tell if it was a new model of another lie. We also have a problem with the abs brake warning cable being…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Isuzu Npr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.