2018–2021 Isuzu FTR & Chevrolet 6500XD Steering Recall 21V861000
NHTSA recall 21V861000 covers about 5,700 2018–2021 Isuzu FTR & Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V861000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Steering (critical fasteners)
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
The risk
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 28, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu FTR | 2018–2021 | — |
| Chevrolet 6500XD | 2018–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 5, 2021
- Owner notification
- Feb 28, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 21V861000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V861000 is open, call any Isuzu dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V861000?
NHTSA recall 21V861000 covers about 5,700 2018–2021 Isuzu FTR & Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V861000?
NHTSA's record for 21V861000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V861000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Isuzu dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V861000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 28, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V861000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.