2017 Crysteel Dump Body recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Crysteel Manufacturing Inc. (Crysteel) is recalling certain 2017 dump body vehicles built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis. The driveshafts on these vehicles may detach from the rear universal joint.
💥 The risk
If the driveshaft detaches from the rear universal joint, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Crysteel will notify owners, and Isuzu dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Crysteel customer service at 1-800-533-0494.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V702000
- Manufacturer
- Crysteel Manufacturing Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-533-0494
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 6, 2017
- Built
- Mar 20, 2017 – Apr 7, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.