Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 11, 2021
Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Issues
Isuzu recalls certain 2018-2021 FTR vehicles for potential steering problems that could increase crash risk. Owners must have stopper bolt jam nuts replaced free of charge by dealers.
“Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79713-isuzu-ftr-2020-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #21V861000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V861000).
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. recalled certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles due to a steering hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 11, 2021. Dealers will replace stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace extensions free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Isuzu FTR, 2018-2021
Chevrolet 6500XD, 2018-2021
What to do
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
The hazard
A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. has 15 other recalls on record since November 20, 2015. Other recent recalls of similar products include Isuzu FTR 2020 Suspension Recall (October 22, 2025), Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall (September 17, 2026), and Ford 2026 F-150 Suspension Recall (September 9, 2026). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA communications covering the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD through January 23, 2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR or 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD. The recall applies to vehicles where the left front steering knuckle bolt may come loose.
Brand
Isuzu
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Isuzu Customer Service
Call 1-866-441-9638 to get the replacement parts and schedule a repair.
Have Dealers Replace Stopper Bolt Jam Nuts
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace extensions as needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 10 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Isuzu
We’ve drafted a message you can send Isuzu to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V861000 — Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Issues
Hello,
I own a Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Issues that is covered by recall 21V861000 from Isuzu.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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