BEARINGS USED IN THE REAR AXLE HUBS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE IMPROPERLY MACHINED; BEARING COULD SEIZE AT
— Recall Campaign #91V015000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 324 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V015000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 15, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V015000 |
| Units affected: | 324 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
- 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.