NHTSA Recall # | 82235 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V042000 |
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Manufacturer | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA |
Supplier | ISUZU |
Brand | ISUZU |
Model | NPR |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 05/03/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/03/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/02/09 |
Report created | 04/02/09 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 2836 |
Defect summary | Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life. |
Consequence summary | The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |