ISUZU NRR 2009: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : ISUZU | Model : NRR | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-02-01 - 2008-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V042000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2009-03-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2009-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 2009-02-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2836 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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 . |
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