1999-2000 Isuzu FSR, Isuzu FTR and others recall: tie rod assembly
Isuzu Motors Limited reported this safety recall on June 15, 2001. It covers about 203 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 203
- reported
- Jun 15, 2001
- owners notified
- May 15, 2001
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V044012
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V044012
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Isuzu FSR, Isuzu FTR and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V044012, reported on June 15, 2001, covers about 203 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V044012?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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