Recall 09V-042
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA recalled the 2008 to 2009 Chevrolet W3500 and 8 other models: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-042
- Reported
- February 4, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 2,836 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet W3500 2008 to 2009
- Chevrolet W4500 2008 to 2009
- Chevrolet W5500 2008 to 2009
- GMC W3500 2008 to 2009
- GMC W4500 2008 to 2009
- GMC W5500 2008 to 2009
- Isuzu NPR 2008 to 2009
- Isuzu NQR 2008 to 2009
- Isuzu NRR 2009