NHTSA recall 21V-194: Suspension

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · Reported March 19, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Suspension recall

21V-194
March 19, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
Safety risk
The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V194000
ManufacturerIsuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 19, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2019 Chevrolet 5500HD4 recalls total

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