Vehicle recall 21V861000 · November 5, 2021
Chevrolet 6500XD and Isuzu FTR
A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V861000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 5, 2021
- Filed by
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Steering
Vehicles covered
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