CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
- Risk
- The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Isuzu NPR, NPR HD, NQR and NRR trucks from 2011 and 2012 may have left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts that were not properly tightened during assembly. Loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, which can affect vehicle control and reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these trucks, Isuzu will notify you, and an authorized dealer will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts and tighten them as necessary. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. You can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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