ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-02-15.
Recall campaignNHTSA 91V015000
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
324
Reported to NHTSA
1991-02-15
Owners notified
1990-12-09
Defect description
BEARINGS USED IN THE REAR AXLE HUBS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE IMPROPERLY MACHINED; BEARING COULD SEIZE AT LOW MILEAGES BEFORE SUFFICIENT RUN IN IS ACHIEVED.
Safety risk
IF THE BEARING SIEZED, THE AXLE HUB WOULD BE NOISY ATBEST, AND IN THE WORST CASE, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD FALL OUT CAUSING LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HUBS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS BEARING CONDITION IS KNOWN TO AFFECT ONLY THE REAR WHEEL AXLEBEARINGS MANUFACTURED BY KOYO. KOYO IS STAMPED ON THE BEARING INNER AND OUTERRINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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.