Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 91V-015 · Isuzu vehicles
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 91V-015 covers 324 Isuzu vehicles for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
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.
The fix
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.