Vehicle recall 91V015000 · February 15, 1991
Isuzu FTR and W-7
Bearings used in the rear axle hubs on these vehicles are improperly machined; bearing could seize at low mileages before sufficient run in is achieved.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bearings used in the rear axle hubs on these vehicles are improperly machined; bearing could seize at low mileages before sufficient run in is achieved.
- Consequence
- If the bearing siezed, the axle hub would be noisy atbest, and in the worst case, the axle shaft could fall out causing loss ofvehicle control which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install new rear wheel inner and outer bearings.
- Notes
- System: rear axle hubs.vehicle description: heavy trucks.note: this bearing condition is known to affect only the rear wheel axlebearings manufactured by koyo. Koyo is stamped on the bearing inner and outerrings for identification.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 1991
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Owner notification
- December 9, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 324
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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