Chevrolet 6500XD; Isuzu FTR (2018-2021): Steering
Recall 21V861000 · Nov 5, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
5,700
vehicles affected
5,700
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V861000
- Date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Maker
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Critical fasteners; Steering
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V861000?
2 models: Chevrolet 6500XD (2018-2021), Isuzu FTR (2018-2021), about 5,700 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.