CHEVROLET 6500XD 2019: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V861000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET 6500XD 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-02-28 2021-11-05 2021-11-08

Production Dates: 2017-10-31 - 2019-04-22

Manufacturers Involved: Isuzu Motors Limited

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5700

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. "Isuzu" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.

Consequence

An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.