Isuzu Motors Limited: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Isuzu Motors Limited in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 27, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:SHAFT AXLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V135000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,770

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPON INSPECTION, A COTTER PIN WILL BE INSTALLED IF MISSING AND THE LOCK NUT WILL BE PROPERLY SECURED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 26, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

THE INVOLVED PICK-UP TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION OR SHIMMY IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 81V132000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 85,695

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 36 MONTHS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF FIRST VEHICLE USE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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