Isuzu recall 26V-517: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Do not drive these vehicles
NHTSA lists a “do not drive” advisory for this campaign: owners are told not to drive the affected vehicles until the remedy has been completed.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V517000 (26V-517)
- Filed by
- US Truck Body Co., Inc
- Report received
- August 6, 2026
- Component
- Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31
- Model years
- 2025
- Built between
- May 27, 2025 and August 11, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
What is wrong
US Truck Body Co., Inc. (US Truck Body) is recalling certain 2025 Isuzu NPR HD vehicles equipped with Waltco MDV series liftgates. The deck pins may break, causing the liftgate platform to fall.
The risk
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Why structural defects matter: If structural parts separate, the vehicle may lose control or debris can strike other road users.
The remedy
US Truck Body will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. All affected vehicles are expected to be repair by August 27, 2026. Owners may contact US Truck Body customer service at 1-800-443-0843.
About the body and structure
Structure campaigns cover the frame, body, hood, doors and mounting points that hold major parts in place.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-517
- Isuzu Npr Hd 2025
What to do
- The manufacturer has told owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is done. Ask the dealer about towing rather than driving in.
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-517.
- Look for visible corrosion, cracks or loose panels, and point them out to the dealer.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-517 on NHTSA.gov