Driveline: driveshaftRecall 90V-004 · Isuzu vehicles
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 90V-004 covers 34 Isuzu vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE PAINT IN THE FIXING FLANGE BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FIXING (ATTACHING) BOLTS TO LOOSEN. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
The risk
SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DISCONNECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT, REMOVE PAINT FROM THE FIXING FLANGE AREAS, RECONNECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TORQUE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN, PROPELLER SHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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, 1989 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.