Recall
Isuzu Ftr — 91V015000
NHTSA ID
91V015000
Make
Isuzu
Model
Ftr
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-02-15
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
324
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.