2017 Crysteel Dump Body Recall: Driveshafts on these vehicles may detach from the rear universal joint
NHTSA campaign 17V702000 · Power Train · filed Nov 6, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Crysteel Manufacturing Inc. (Crysteel) is recalling certain 2017 dump body vehicles built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis. The driveshafts on these vehicles may detach from the rear universal joint.
The risk
If the driveshaft detaches from the rear universal joint, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V702000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.