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- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
- Risk
- The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
- 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
Rear axle U-bolt nuts on certain trucks may not have been properly tightened, and they can loosen over time. This can cause the rear axle to shift out of alignment, which may lead to the driveshaft (propeller shaft) separating from the vehicle.
If the driveshaft separates, the rear wheels can lose power and the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the rear axle U-bolt nuts and replace and tighten them as needed. Owners can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 (Isuzu recall number V2103), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
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