Isuzu D-Max Recall R/2023/075: It Has Been Found That The Lower Second Steering Shaft Lower Bolt May Not Have Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 4,302
- vehicles in the UK
- SCP-2303-01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Isuzu recalled D-Max vehicles. The lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will retighten the lower second steering shaft lower bolt to the correct torque value. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: It has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque Defect: It has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: Retighten the lower second steering shaft lower bolt to the correct torque value.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: it has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
The Fix
The dealer will retighten the lower second steering shaft lower bolt to the correct torque value.
Are You Affected?
D-Max may be included. Isuzu estimates 4,302 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Isuzu, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Isuzu.
- Book with any franchised Isuzu dealer, quoting the campaign code SCP-2303-01 or the DVSA reference R/2023/075. See how to get a Isuzu recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MaxECM and DCU software update | Low | R/2024/290 | |
| D-MaxRear leaf spring may crack at eye bush on suspension | Book soon | R/2019/080 | |
| D-MaxCamshaft gear teeth may break | Low | R/2017/194 | |
| Artic Truck AT35Steering rack/ steering column connector may detach | Urgent | R/2017/142 |
This is one of 10 Isuzu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Isuzu recall launched before it was R/2020/082 on 10 Apr 2020, for cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye. The one launched after it was R/2024/290 on 24 Jul 2024, for eCM and DCU software update. You can also see every Isuzu recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/075, launched 24 March 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.