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- STEERING
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
- Risk
- If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.
- 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
The jam nut that secures the steering stopper bolt on the left front steering knuckle may loosen over time. If it does, the bolt can back away from the knuckle, which increases the vehicle's turning radius when turning left. A larger turning radius raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new specification, and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt. The repair is free of charge. Owners of Isuzu-branded vehicles can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, and owners of Chevrolet vehicles can contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's recall number is V1902. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu FTR | 201820192020 |