NHTSA Campaign 97V035001

SUSPENSION

Issued by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED · Reported Mar 11, 1997 · 270 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.

Consequence

THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. THE BEARING CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCK WASHER AND SCREWS WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF NOT, THEY WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ISUZU TROOPER 1997 270

Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V035001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.