Recall 98V180000: 1998 Acura SLX and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 3, 1998

Manufacturer

Isuzu motors limited

Potentially affected

3,062vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.

Possible consequence

If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Acura SLX6 complaints
• 1998 Isuzu Trooper42 complaints