NHTSA Recall # | 122104 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V191000 |
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Manufacturer | Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. |
Supplier | ISUZU |
Brand | ISUZU |
Model | NPR HD |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
Date of notification | 19/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/04/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/03/17 |
Report created | 22/03/17 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 97000 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |