NHTSA recall 20V-025 (20V025000)
seat belts recall reported January 17, 2020 - about 1,138 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V025000
- Also written as
- 20V-025
- Manufacturer number
- V2001
- Reported
- January 17, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,138
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt assembly. Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt webbing locking mechanism may not properly restrain the occupant as intended.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2001.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-025 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.