2018–2021 Chevrolet 6500XD & 2018–2021 Isuzu FTR recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 21V861000
- Manufacturer
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 5,700
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-441-9638
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 28, 2022
- 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.nhtsa.gov.