Isuzu Ftr 2018

• Recall 207441 [USA]: An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 145978 [USA]: If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ftr and chevrolet 6500xd vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
  isuzu and chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began october 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the isuzu customer relations at 1-866-441-9638 and chevrolet owners may contact the gm medium duty truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is v2004.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 149032 [USA]: Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the abs, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 ftr and chevrolet 6500xd vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
  isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began may 15, 2020. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is v2003.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 151836 [USA]: A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2019 n-gas hd and chevrolet low cab forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 isuzu ftr and chevrolet low cab forward 6500xd vehicles. The power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production at the supplier. This may lead to melting of the power wire and/or a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, which can lead to a stall.
  isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the relay box power supply bolt, tightening it as necessary. If the harness or relay box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge. The recall began october 24, 2019. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is v1905.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 145324 [USA]: If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
  Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 ftr and chevrolet 6500xd vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
  isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began july 19, 2019. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, gm owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is v1902.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 134345 [USA]: If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
  Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet low cab forward 6500xd and isuzu ftr vehicles. The cab may not provide an adequate warning to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing. If the cab tilt-lock is not engaged, the cab can tilt forward while driving.
  isuzu will notify owners and dealers will install an extension to the locking lever to increase its visibility to the operator, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is v1803.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2021679 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left-front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the knuckle. This could result in an increase in the turning radius of the vehicle in left turns. A change in turning radius could make it difficult to make sharp turns. Note: this recall replaces v1902 (transport canada recall 2019-306). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety risk: if a vehicle's turning radius is increased, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the jam nuts on the steering stopper bolts with new spiralock nuts. The bolts and extensions will also be cleaned and/or replaced, as necessary.

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• Recall 2020429 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain trucks, the ground cable that connects the starter motor to the frame could break. If this happens, the engine may crank slowly or not at all, causing the vehicle not to start. Additionally, if a driver repeatedly attempts to start the truck after the cable has broken, the power steering hose could act as a conductor and overheat. This can cause the power steering hose to rupture and create a power steering fluid leak. Safety risk: power steering fluid that leaks onto a hot surface could cause a fire. Corrective actions: isuzu will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the starter ground cable and inspect the power steering hose for damage. The hose will be replaced, as necessary.

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• Recall 2020143 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain trucks, the wire harness from the relay box was not properly routed. As result, the wire harness could be damaged by contact with the leaf spring hanger bracket. If this happens, the engine could stall. This can also cause the anti-lock brake system (abs) not to work properly. A damaged wire harness could also cause a short circuit. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could create the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of abs could also increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a short circuit could create the risk of fire. Corrective actions: isuzu will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the wire harness for damage. If necessary, it will be replaced. Additional clamps will be installed to move the harness away from the leaf spring hanger bracket.

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• Recall 2019452 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: the main power wire to the relay box may have a loose connection. This could cause the wire to overheat or melt, and result in a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Safety risk: a loss of electrical power to the vehicle could result in an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized service center to inspect the main power wire bolt. If excess insulation is found, it will be trimmed and the bolt will be properly tightened. If the wire harness and/or relay box are damaged, they will be repaired or replaced.

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• Recall 2019306 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left-front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the knuckle. This could result in an increase in the turning radius of the vehicle in left turns. A change in turning radius could make it difficult to make sharp turns. Safety risk: if a vehicle's turning radius is increased, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the jam nuts on the steering stopper bolts. The nuts will be tightened and loctite will be applied to the nut and bolt. If a bolt is found damaged or missing, the assembly will be replaced.

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• Recall 2018590 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain f-series cab-forward trucks, there may be insufficient warning to the operator when the locking lever that secures the cab is left unlatched after servicing or maintenance. If a driver does not ensure the cab is properly latched before driving, the cab may tilt unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: isuzu will remind owners of the need to secure the cab locking lever and will provide further measures, including additional warning features and an additional label and updates to the owner’s manuals.

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