Isuzu Recalls 2025 FTR Trucks Due to Tie Rod Assembly Defect
Isuzu is recalling 2025 FTR vehicles because incorrectly heat-treated ball studs in the tie rod assemblies may break, potentially causing loss of steering control.
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 (tie rod assembly) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Isuzu Motors Limited is recalling certain 2025 FTR vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the tie rod assemblies, which may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated. This manufacturing error can cause the ball studs to break, leading to tie rod failure.
Tie rod failure can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. All affected vehicles are currently within dealer inventory, so no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 for more information.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and center link assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2402. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ISUZU FTR
- Brand
- ISUZU
- Manufacturer
- Isuzu Motors Limited
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 38
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)
- FTR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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