Isuzu Motors is to recall over 193,000 trucks due to faulty ball joint sockets, according to press reports.

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The Associated Press, citing a company statement in Japan, said the recall is on Elf model trucks produced between 1993-2004. The company said the fault may cause the ball joint sockets to crack.


Isuzu’s statement wasn’t clear on whether the recall would affect vehicles outside of Japan.

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