NHTSA Campaign 91V015000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED · Reported Feb 15, 1991 · 324 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISUZU | FTR | 1991 | 324 |
| ISUZU | W-7 | 1991 | 324 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 91V015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.