Vehicle recall 81V135000 · October 27, 1981
1982 Isuzu Pickup Truck
The cotter pin, which is used to secure the rear axle shaft lock nut, may have been inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 1981
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 27, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,770
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Isuzu Pickup Truck (1982): 1982
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