NHTSA Recall 09V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V042000; Date: Feb. 4, 2009
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Chevrolet W3500; 2009 Chevrolet W3500; 2008 Chevrolet W4500; 2009 Chevrolet W4500; 2008 Chevrolet W5500; 2009 Chevrolet W5500; 2008 GMC W3500; 2009 GMC W3500; 2008 GMC W4500; 2009 GMC W4500; 2008 GMC W5500; 2009 GMC W5500; 2008 Isuzu NPR; 2009 Isuzu NPR; 2008 Isuzu NQR; 2009 Isuzu NQR; 2009 Isuzu NRR
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
Affected Units:: 2,836
Recall Summary:
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, GMC w3500, 4500 and 5500, Chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 2009
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