Recall 98V-180
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recalled the 1998 Acura SLX and 1 other model: Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-180
- Reported
- August 3, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 3,062 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
The risk
If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
The fix
Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin august 24, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-[removed], ext. 300 or acura at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Acura SLX 1998
- Isuzu Trooper 1998