Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 09V042000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2009-02-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V042000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,836
Reported to NHTSA
2009-02-04
Owners notified
2009-03-05

Defect description

IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.

Safety risk

THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-441-9638.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet W35002009 2008
Chevrolet W45002009 2008
Chevrolet W55002009 2008
GMC W35002009 2008
GMC W45002009 2008
GMC W55002009 2008
ISUZU NPR2009 2008
ISUZU NQR2009 2008
ISUZU NRR2009

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.