The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V702000·Announced 2017-11-06

Crysteel Recalls 2017 Dump Bodies for Driveshaft Detachment Risk

Crysteel is recalling 2017 dump bodies built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis because the driveshafts may detach from the rear universal joint, potentially causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft detachment) that results in loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Crysteel Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain 2017 dump body vehicles built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis. The recall addresses a defect where the driveshafts on these vehicles may detach from the rear universal joint.

If the driveshaft detaches, the vehicle will lose propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2017 model year vehicles described.

Crysteel will notify owners, and Isuzu dealers will install a repair kit free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Crysteel customer service at 1-800-533-0494 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CRYSTEEL DUMP BODY
Brand
CRYSTEEL
Manufacturer
Crysteel Manufacturing Inc
Category
Vehicle — Dump Body
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DUMP BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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