Recall - 98V180 TOD Output Flange Lock Nut: Overview

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB98-05-L003

ISSUE DATE:
AUGUST 1998

GROUP:
TRANSFER CASE

1998 TROOPER (UX) TOD OUTPUT FLANGE LOCK NUT:
INSPECTION FOR STAKING SAFETY CAMPAIGN 98V-180

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Number 98V-180 has been assigned to this campaign. This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1998 Trooper (UX) models equipped with Torque-On-Demand (TOD) 4-wheel drive system.

^ Start of production up to VIN W7907635 (See attached VIN list)

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:
On some affected vehicles, the front and rear output flange lock nuts of the Torque-On-Demand (TOD) 4-WD system transfer case might be without staking. In such cases, there is a possibility that the lock nut may loosen, resulting in separation of the propeller shaft rendering the vehicle inoperative.

Correction:
Inspect the front and rear output flange lock nuts of the TOD transfer case for staking, following the procedures outlined in this bulletin.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

Isuzu dealers must service all affected vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership.

Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at a dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and repaired per the service procedure in this Campaign Bulletin before customers take possession of their vehicles.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (See Enclosed Copy). Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report AWS 123-1A. Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.






PARTS INFORMATION

SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION

^ Essential tool J-8614-1 (Required when tightening torque needs to be applied to the output flange lock nut)

^ Essential tool J-39209 (Required for staking the lock nut)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





Use the new labor operation as shown.

Use Trouble Code 07 for all campaign operations.
Labor time includes administrative time allowance.























AFFECTED VIN LIST