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NHTSA recall 82V038000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Isuzu Pickup Truck

Reported Apr 21, 1982393 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Built Dec 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1982

The defect

During a piston pin manufacturing process, cracks have occurred in the inner surface of the pin. These cracks could lead to complete breakage of the pin, which in turn could result in engine failure and possible sudden engine seizure.

The remedy

Dealer will replace piston pins on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Isuzu Pickup Truck
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: pick-up trucks, diesel.system: engine and engine cooling; engine/piston pin.consequences of defect: sudden engine seizure could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: abnormal noise from the engine while driving could be an indication thata piston pin IS broken.