Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 21V-194 · Chevrolet and International Motors vehicles
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. recall 21V-194 covers 258 Chevrolet and International Motors vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
The risk
The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.