Isuzu Motors South Africa is recalling 2,586 RG19 pickups sold between May 11, 2026, and July 3, 2026, because a loose brake pedal pivot pin may reduce braking performance. The National Consumer Commission (NCC), South Africa’s consumer protection regulator, published notice of the recall this week under Isuzu Field Action 26FSL0080. The campaign covers single-cab, double-cab, and extended-cab bakkies, the South African term for pickup trucks, and extends to units exported across nine neighboring markets.
Highlights
- 2,586 vehicles in the recall population, all Isuzu RG19 pickups sold in South Africa between May 11, 2026, and July 3, 2026
- Three body styles affected: single cab, double cab, and extended cab
- Nine export markets included: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, eSwatini, Uganda, and Zambia
- Free remedy through inspection and replacement of the defective component at Isuzu dealerships
What Is the Brake Pedal Defect?
According to Isuzu, the brake pedal pivot pin in affected vehicles may be loose. When the pin is not secure, the pedal can move laterally during brake application, the company says.
That sideways movement may make it harder for the driver to fully depress the pedal, which Isuzu says could reduce braking performance when the driver attempts to stop the vehicle. The NCC statement does not report any crashes, injuries, or field complaints associated with the condition.
Loose or improperly secured pivot pins have driven recent recalls in other markets as well. Honda recalled more than 259,000 vehicles in the US last year over brake pedal pivot pins that were not properly staked during supplier assembly.
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
The RG19 designation refers to the current-generation Isuzu D-Max, according to coverage from TimesLIVE and Business Day. The NCC lists the affected population as:
- Body styles: single cab, double cab, and extended cab
- Sales window: May 11, 2026, through July 3, 2026, through Isuzu Motors South Africa dealerships nationwide
- Export markets: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, eSwatini, Uganda, and Zambia
Owners can confirm whether a specific vehicle falls within the campaign through Isuzu South Africa’s recall lookup, which checks against the 17-digit VIN.
Remedy and Owner Guidance
The NCC directs consumers to present affected vehicles to the nearest Isuzu dealership for inspection and replacement of the defective component. All remedial work is performed at no cost to the owner, the regulator says.
Acting NCC Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged owners not to wait. “A vehicle’s braking system is a critical safety component of a vehicle. It is therefore imperative for owners or users of these vehicles to contact their preferred authorised dealership without any delay,” Ratshisusu said.
The NCC accepts questions on the recall at [email protected]. The recall is South African in scope; no corresponding NHTSA campaign exists because the RG19 D-Max is not sold in the United States. The BRAKE Report tracks non-US brake campaigns in its International Brake Recall Monitor.
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