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Isuzu FTR Recall 91V015: Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 91V015, reported February 15, 1991, 324 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V015ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HUBS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS BEARING CONDITION IS KNOWN TO AFFECT ONLY THE REAR WHEEL AXLEBEARINGS MANUFACTURED BY KOYO. KOYO IS STAMPED ON THE BEARING INNER AND OUTERRINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION.

Affected vehicles

Isuzu FTR1991
Isuzu W-71991