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Campaign 15V778 Posted November 20, 2015 25,209 units

2012-2016 Isuzu Npr/Nqr/Nrr Recall 15V778: Fire Extinguisher

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Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V778 covers 25,209 2012-2016 Isuzu Npr, Npr Hd, Npr Xd, Nqr, and Nrr trucks for a Kidde fire-extinguisher discharge defect. Replacement is free.

Isuzu is recalling 25,209 2012-2016 Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, and Nrr trucks because the Kidde FC10 handheld fire extinguisher supplied with the truck can fail to discharge when the lever is pressed. If a fire breaks out, a failed extinguisher increases the risk of injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The affected 2012-2016 Isuzu Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, and Nrr trucks were equipped with Kidde FC10 plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. That extinguisher is the small safety device kept in the truck so an owner or operator can discharge fire-suppressing material by pressing the lever. It is supposed to release its contents quickly when the lever is pressed.

On these trucks, the problem is inside the extinguisher valve and discharge mechanism. The plastic valve extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when someone presses the lever, so the extinguisher does not deliver the material needed at the moment it is being used. The truck itself is not the failed part; the onboard emergency equipment is.

There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look ready until someone tries to use it, so the issue shows up only when the lever is pressed.

Who's affected?

Spans 5 Isuzu truck lines: Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, and Nrr, across the 2012-2016 model years.

2012 Isuzu Npr Xd Equipment
2013 Isuzu Npr Xd Equipment
2014 Isuzu Npr Hd Equipment
2012 Isuzu Nqr Equipment
2012 Isuzu Npr Equipment
Units affected25,209

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.

What's the safety risk?

If a fire starts, a faulty extinguisher can fail to work correctly, increasing the chance of injury. Confirm your VIN and replace the extinguisher through the recall path before depending on it in an emergency. Repair will be free at any franchised Isuzu dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2016 Isuzu Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, or Nrr is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or a franchised Isuzu dealer to confirm the current free replacement path.
  3. Order the free Kidde FC10 replacement extinguisher or arrange it through an Isuzu dealer; the recall covers extinguishers that do not discharge correctly when the lever is pressed.
  4. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 15V778 when you call.
  5. Keep a working fire extinguisher in the truck until the recalled Kidde unit is replaced.

What happens at the repair

For recall 15V778, the known remedy is replacement of the Kidde FC10 handheld fire extinguisher. Isuzu instructs owners to order the replacement extinguisher free of charge from Kidde Safety, by phone, or through an Isuzu dealer. If you use the dealer path, the service desk can confirm the covered extinguisher and help with the replacement order. The dealer remedy will be free once available, and the replacement extinguisher is provided free under the recall.

Timeline

November 20, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
January 18, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V778?

Recall 15V778 covers 25,209 2012-2016 Isuzu Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, and Nrr trucks equipped with Kidde FC10 plastic-valve fire extinguishers that can fail to discharge. If a fire starts, a failed extinguisher increases injury risk. The replacement extinguisher is free.

What should I do if my 2012-2016 Isuzu Npr Xd, Npr Hd, Nqr, Npr, or Nrr is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 15V778. If it is, contact an Isuzu dealer or Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 for the free replacement fire extinguisher process. Reference recall number 15V778 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the remedy to be provided at no cost, and Isuzu's remedy says owners can receive replacement Kidde fire extinguishers free of charge. An Isuzu dealer or Isuzu customer service can help confirm the replacement path for your truck.

Is it safe to drive my Isuzu truck before the extinguisher is replaced?

This recall is not a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is tied to emergency response: if a fire starts and the Kidde extinguisher does not discharge, injury risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free replacement extinguisher.

What if I bought this Isuzu truck used?

The free recall remedy still follows the vehicle. A prior owner notice does not decide whether your truck is covered. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 15V778, then contact an Isuzu dealer or Isuzu customer service with the recall number.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V778000
Isuzu customer service1-866-441-9638
NHTSA recall #15V778
NHTSA recall # (full)15V778000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →