1982 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 81V135000 on 11/02/1981
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1981 - 09/30/1981
- Affected:
- 1,770
- Defect:
- The cotter pin, which is used to secure the rear axle shaft lock nut, may have been inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly. if the cotter pin is missing, the lock nut could loosen during vehicle operation. this could lead to a separation of the brake drum/rear wheel assembly from the axle shaft.
- Correction:
- Upon inspection, a cotter pin will be installed if missing and the lock nut will be properly secured without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: pick-up trucks.system: power train; rear axle shaft, lock nut, cotter pin.consequences of defect: separation of the brake drum/rear wheel assembly couldcause loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident.
- Campaign:
- 82V038000 on 04/27/1982
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1981 - 12/31/1981
- Affected:
- 393
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace piston pins on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 82V061000 on 06/14/1982
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1981 - 03/31/1982
- Affected:
- 2,070
- Defect:
- The egr valve assembly may develop cracks at the welded joint between the valve and the valve shaft. cracks may enlarge with continued use and the valve could separate from the shaft.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a new egr gasket and valve, if necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: truck, pick-up.system: engine; egr valve assembly.consequences of defect: the valve may then be drawn into the engine, damagingsome of the engine components and the engine itself. this would render thevehicle inoperable and could result in an accident.
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