Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # SB98-05-L003
Date: 980801
Recall - 98V180 TOD Output Flange Lock Nut
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.
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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
