NHTSA Recall 98V180000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V180000; Date: Aug. 3, 1998
If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Acura SLX; 1998 Isuzu Trooper
Component: Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 3,062
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin August 24, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 300 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1998
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