Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Transfer Gearbox Flange Nuts Were Not Properly Installed, Causing The Nuts To Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
SLX
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V180000
Component Description
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Effect Of Defect
If The Flange Nuts Loosen, The Propeller Shaft Can Separate, Rendering The Vehicle Inopeative.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect Front And Rear Flange Nuts And, If Found Loose, Tighten To Specified Torque And Secured Staked At Two Places.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Start Of Manufacture
19970901
End Of Manufacture
19980131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3062
Date Owners Notified
19980824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19980803