Isuzu Fvr (2000) – 01V140003

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Commercial Vehicles Equipped With Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets/Drag Links. The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.

Make Of Vehicle

ISUZU

Model Of Vehicle

FVR

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

01V140003

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Drag Link Assemblies. 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 Isuau At 1-800-643-4070, Ext. 428.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Isuzu Motors Limited

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

203

Date Owners Notified

20010515

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20010615

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard