Recalls for FSR ISUZU, ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, June 15, 2001

A recall was issued on June 15, 2001 for FSR ISUZU, manufactured by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, in response to STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. 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 ISUZU AT 800-643-4070, EXT. 428.
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