Vehicle recall 98V151001 · July 6, 1998
1998 Isuzu NPR
Vehicle description: truck chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin July 24, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V151001
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 1998
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Owner notification
- July 24, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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