2000 ISUZU FTR RECALL - #01V140003
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 ISUZU FTR |
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| Manufacturer |
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/3/2001 |
| Influenced by |
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/2001 |
| # Affected |
203 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 ISUZU FTR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 ISUZU FTR Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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