Recall
Isuzu Fvr — 01V140003
NHTSA ID
01V140003
Make
Isuzu
Model
Fvr
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2001-06-15
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
203
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUAU AT 1-800-643-4070, EXT. 428.