Isuzu Recall 91V015000: Power Train, Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft

NHTSA recall 91V015000 · announced February 15, 1991 · filed by Isuzu Motors Limited · 324 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HUBS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS BEARING CONDITION IS KNOWN TO AFFECT ONLY THE REAR WHEEL AXLEBEARINGS MANUFACTURED BY KOYO. KOYO IS STAMPED ON THE BEARING INNER AND OUTERRINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Isuzu Ftr
• 1991 Isuzu W-7

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.