NHTSA Recall 09V042000: Driveshaft (power train)
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,836 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Chevrolet W3500.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V042000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | February 4, 2009 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, GMC w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
Safety risk
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V042000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet W3500 | 2008, 2009 |
| Chevrolet W4500 | 2008, 2009 |
| Chevrolet W5500 | 2008, 2009 |
| GMC W3500 | 2008, 2009 |
| GMC W4500 | 2008, 2009 |
| GMC W5500 | 2008, 2009 |
| Isuzu Npr | 2008, 2009 |
| Isuzu Nqr | 2008, 2009 |
| Isuzu Nrr | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.