recall information
Recall number
REC-001554
PRA number
2009/10829
Campaign number
09-Z-04
Original published date
make and model information
Make
ISUZU
Model
FV Series
Year range
2006 - 2008
Affected units
1,429
What are the defects?
After investigation it was found that due to poor fitment of the oil seal (Gap between the oil seal and needles in the bearing cap) there were some bearing caps where it is possible that a needle could have dropped out during transportation from the supplier in US to the assembly plant Japan. Also a lack of grease applied between the cross pin and the bearing cap was identified.
If a vehicle is operated under such conditions, the cross pins may seize in a short period of time. In the worst case scenario the driveshaft universal joint could fail allowing the driveshaft to become disconnected and disable the vehicle.
If a vehicle is operated under such conditions, the cross pins may seize in a short period of time. In the worst case scenario the driveshaft universal joint could fail allowing the driveshaft to become disconnected and disable the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
Vehicle malfunction
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted by Isuzu Australia Limited directly by registered letters. Owners will be provided details of the recall and requested to arrange for rectification where possible by their selling Isuzu Truck Dealer.
Supplier details
Isuzu Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
