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- STEERING; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
- Risk
- An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose. This can change the vehicle's turning radius and make it difficult to steer to the left.
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Dealers will replace both the right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, and you can check your VIN for open recalls. This recall expands recall 19V-467, and vehicles previously repaired under that recall will need the new remedy performed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu FTR | 2018201920202021 |