Recalls for FSR ISUZU, ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, June 15, 2001

A recall was issued on June 15, 2001 for FSR ISUZU, manufactured by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, in response to STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING MAY 2001. 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 ISUAU AT 1-800-643-4070, EXT. 428.
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