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Isuzu FSR recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the Isuzu FSR, covering model years 1997 to 2000. Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1997–2000)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 02V052001 (reported Feb 12, 2002)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu FSR complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 2 complaints are for the 1997 model year.

Isuzu FSR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu FSR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199720000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu FSR components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

Components named most often in Isuzu FSR complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Isuzu FSR complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling150.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline150.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu FSR recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FSR, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2000. The 1999 and 2000 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Isuzu FSR recall campaigns covering each model year
1999: 3 campaigns2000: 3 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 02V052001

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    Certain medium duty tilt cab trucks equipped with manual transmissions have a condition in which the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin can wear prematurely. The first noticeable effect of this wear could be the clutch pedal not returning completely to the full-up position.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the fast-idle engine speed control may not function. If the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end wears sufficiently to allow the attaching end to bend open or break off, the pedal pin would detach from the clutch rod link and the clutch would engage. If clutch engagement occurred while the vehicle was stopped, with the engine running and the transmission in gear, and if the brakes were not applied, the vehicle could move forward if the transmission were in a forward gear, or rearward if the transmission were in a reverse gear.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new clutch master-cylinder assembly and clutch pedal assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 01V140003

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

    Model years 1999–2000

    Vehicle description: commercial vehicles equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. Owner notification began during May 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuau at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 428.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 01V044012

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    Vehicle description: commercial vehicles equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during May 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 800-643-4070, ext. 428.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu FSR questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu FSR have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu FSR, covering model years 1997 to 2000. The most recent, 02V052001, was reported on February 12, 2002 and is filed under “Power train”. The 1999 and 2000 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

What is the most common Isuzu FSR complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Fuel System, Gasoline (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu FSR?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu FSR complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.