Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #01V044012
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044012 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Includes 203 affected units, ISUZU/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: commercial vehicles equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. 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 isuzu at 800-643-4070, ext. 428.