Vehicle recall 09V042000 · February 4, 2009
Isuzu NPR, Isuzu NQR and 7 more models
The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2009. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2009
- Filed by
- ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Owner notification
- March 5, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,836
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet W3500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Chevrolet W4500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Chevrolet W5500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- GMC W3500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- GMC W4500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- GMC W5500 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Isuzu NPR (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Isuzu NQR (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Isuzu NRR (2009): 2009
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