2008-2009 Chevrolet W3500, Chevrolet W4500 and others recall: driveshaft

Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America reported this safety recall on February 4, 2009. It covers about 2,836 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,836
reported: Feb 4, 2009
owners notified: Mar 5, 2009
related complaints: 3

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong: Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
Risk: The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑866‑441‑9638.

Recall number 09V042000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

2008 Chevrolet W3500 2009 Chevrolet W3500 2008 Chevrolet W4500 2009 Chevrolet W4500 2008 Chevrolet W5500 2009 Chevrolet W5500 2008 GMC W3500 2009 GMC W3500 2008 GMC W4500 2009 GMC W4500 2008 GMC W5500 2009 GMC W5500

Questions about recall 09V042000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Chevrolet W3500, Chevrolet W4500 and others driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 09V042000, reported on February 4, 2009, covers about 2,836 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V042000?

Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑866‑441‑9638.

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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