Isuzu recalls 2018-2020 FTR vehicles with loose steering jam nuts that increase turning radius, raising crash risk. Owners must get free replacement nuts and torque adjustments.
Isuzu is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR trucks because a loose steering jam nut can increase the turning radius during left turns, potentially causing crashes. This affects vehicles where the jam nut may loosen over time, making the vehicle more prone to accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79714-isuzu-ftr-2020-steering-recall-increased-crash-risk.
“Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Increased Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79714-isuzu-ftr-2020-steering-recall-increased-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V467000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V467000).
NHTSA announced on June 18, 2019, that Isuzu is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles due to a steering hazard. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt may loosen, increasing the turning radius and crash risk. Owners should contact Isuzu or GM customer service for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Isuzu FTR, 2018-2020
Chevrolet 6500XD, 2018-2020
What to do
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389.
The hazard
The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle. This increases the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn, creating an increased risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. has 15 other recalls on record since 2015-11-20. Other recent recalls of similar products include Isuzu 2022 N-Series Trucks: Electrical Issue May Cause Engine Stall (2022-06-17), Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Issues (2021-05-11), and Isuzu 2019 5500HD Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Loose Axle Nuts (2021-03-19). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 26 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2018 ISUZU FTR (latest 2023-11-15).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2020 Isuzu FTR or Chevrolet 6500XD model. The recall began July 19, 2019, and affects vehicles with the specific steering jam nut that may loosen over time.
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 schedule a free replacement of the steering jam nuts.
Get New Jam Nuts and Torque
Dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with Grade 8 jam nuts, torque to a new specification, and apply Loctite.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 31 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
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 19V467000 — Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Increased Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Isuzu FTR 2020 Steering Recall: Increased Crash Risk that is covered by recall 19V467000 from Isuzu.
The official recall notice states: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.
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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