NHTSA Recall 91V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V015000; Date: Feb. 15, 1991
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Isuzu FTR; 1991 Isuzu W-7
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 324
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Install new rear wheel inner and outer bearings.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 1990
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