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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted consumers to a voluntary safety recall affecting Isuzu RG19 motor vehicles supplied to the Zambian market over a potential brake defect.
CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer, Florence Zaza, said the recall, initiated by Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd (IMSAf), relates to Field Action 26FSL0080 and affects vehicles sold between May 11 and July 3, 2026.
In a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday, Zaza said the affected vehicles could have excessive free play or movement in the brake pedal pivot pin.
“According to IMSAf, there is a possibility that the brake pedal pivot pin may have excessive free play or movement,” she said.
Zaza said the defect could cause the brake pedal to move laterally when applied, making it difficult for the driver to fully depress the pedal and potentially reducing braking performance when attempting to stop the vehicle.
She said IMSAf had initiated the recall as a precautionary product safety measure and, as of the date of its notification to CCPC, was not aware of any injuries or damage associated with the identified condition.
Zaza said affected vehicle owners would receive written notification from Isuzu and their vehicles would be inspected, with any necessary corrective action undertaken through authorised Isuzu dealers or service facilities in Zambia.
“CCPC is therefore urging consumers who own Isuzu RG19 vehicles purchased within the stated period to contact an authorised Isuzu dealer to establish whether their vehicle is affected by the recall or not,” she said.
Zaza said they remained committed to safeguarding consumer interests and safety and would continue monitoring the implementation of product safety recalls in Zambia.
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