| Make : ISUZU | Model : FTR | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900501 - 19901001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V015000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901209 | Date Received by ODI: 19910215 | Date Added to Database: 19910228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 324 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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