Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 ISUZU W-7

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.