Recalls for FTR ISUZU, ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, Feb 15, 1991

A recall was issued on Feb 15, 1991 for FTR ISUZU, manufactured by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, in response to POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT problems. 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.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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.
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.