2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD and Isuzu FTR recall: critical fasteners
Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 5, 2021. It covers about 5,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,700
- reported
- Nov 5, 2021
- owners notified
- Feb 28, 2022
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
- Risk
- An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V‑467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall number 21V861000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
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Questions about recall 21V861000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD and Isuzu FTR critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 21V861000, reported on November 5, 2021, covers about 5,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V861000?
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V‑467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
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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