NHTSA recall 09V042000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Chevrolet W3500 and 8 more
Reported Feb 4, 20092,836 vehicles affectedISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICABuilt Feb 1, 2008 – Mar 31, 2008
The defect
Izusu IS recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, GMC w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. the propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. as a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
The risk
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle IS being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.