1991 Isuzu W-7 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V015000
Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: December 9th, 1990

Defect Summary:
BEARINGS USED IN THE REAR AXLE HUBS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE IMPROPERLY MACHINED; BEARING COULD SEIZE AT LOW MILEAGES BEFORE SUFFICIENT RUN IN IS ACHIEVED.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE BEARING SIEZED, THE AXLE HUB WOULD BE NOISY ATBEST, AND IN THE WORST CASE, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD FALL OUT CAUSING LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE HUBS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS BEARING CONDITION IS KNOWN TO AFFECT ONLY THE REAR WHEEL AXLEBEARINGS MANUFACTURED BY KOYO. KOYO IS STAMPED ON THE BEARING INNER AND OUTERRINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION.