Suspension: frontRecall 81V-132 · 1979 Isuzu Pickup Truck
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 81V-132 covers 85,695 1979 Isuzu Pickup Truck for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE INVOLVED PICK-UP TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION OR SHIMMY IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 36 MONTHS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF FIRST VEHICLE USE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICK-UP TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; STEERING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: VIBRATION OR SHIMMY MAY OCCUR WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN ATAPPROXIMATELY 40-50 MILES PER HOUR ON CERTAIN TYPES OF ROADS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to August 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.