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Electrical System complaints
27 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Dec 28, 2003
Electrical SystemExterior LightingService Brakes, Air
TO START WITH, I HAVE HAD CONTINOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, WHICH SQUEAL LOUDLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY MOAN & CREEK ON THE INSIDE THEN FORCEFULLY PUSHES MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL-- THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN A REAL PROBLEM. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THESE HEADLIGHTS 4 TIMES NOW, 2 OF WHICH WERE DONE MYSELF. I CANNOT GO THE SPEED …
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TO START WITH, I HAVE HAD CONTINOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, WHICH SQUEAL LOUDLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY MOAN & CREEK ON THE INSIDE THEN FORCEFULLY PUSHES MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL-- THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN A REAL PROBLEM. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THESE HEADLIGHTS 4 TIMES NOW, 2 OF WHICH WERE DONE MYSELF. I CANNOT GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE FREEWAYS, BARELY EVEN UP TO IT, AS THE VEHICLE SHAKES & VIBRATES SO VIOLENTLY, IT FEELS LIKE ITS BEING PULLED APART IN EVERY DIRECTION, TAKING ME WITH IT. I CAN ONLY GET TO ABOUT 46 MPH BEFORE THE SHAKING & VIBRATIONS START IN. THE STEERING WHEEL I HAVE TO GRIP TIGHTLY WITH BOTH HANDS JUST TO STAY ON THE ROAD, IT SHAKES SO MUCH. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT IF I HAVE TO TAKE MY HANDS OFF THE WHEEL EVEN FOR A SECOND. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW & DOOR PANEL RATTLES WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AT ANY LENGTH, I CAN PHYSICALLY MOVE THE WINDOW. THERE IS A CONTINUED BUZZING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SPEAKER WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, EVEN TURNING OFF THE BASS DOESN'T HELP. IT'S NOT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER CHARGED ME $1300 FOR AN EXTENDED 'WARRANTY' AT A $100 DEDUCTIBLE, BUT HAS REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THE SMOG CERTIFICATE, BUT WAS CHARGED FOR THE SMOG. THE DEALER WHO SOLD THIS PIECE OF JUNK TO ME HAS COMPLETELY WIPED HIS HANDS OF IT AS SOON AS IT WAS DROPPED OFF ON HIS LOT. SAID HE WASN'T 'RESPONSIBLE' FOR ANYTHING THIS VEHICLE NEEDED. I'M OUT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS ON THIS VEHICLE. I WASN'T LOOKING TO GET A VEHICLE THAT NEEDED SO MUCH WORK DONE TO IT RIGHT FROM THE START. IT HAS BEEN & CONTINUES TO BE A LIVING NIGHTMARE! I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL AGENCIES, ONLY TO HAVE THEM SHUT THERE DOOR IN MY FACE, BECAUSE THIS IS A USED VEHICLE. MY HANDS ARE LITERALLY UP IN THE AIR, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE-- WHAT IS MY LEGAL RECOURSE?? *AK
NHTSA ODI #10051197
38,000 miles · Sep 8, 2003
Electrical SystemFuel System, OtherPower Train
THERE ARE THREE PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 ISUZU RODEO. 1) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON ALMOST CONTINUALLY. IT WAS CHECKED AT ROYALL ISUZU IN RICHMOND, VA, WHERE THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM IS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. ONE OTHER CUSTOMER WAS THERE AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM ON HER 1999 RODEO. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAI…
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THERE ARE THREE PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 ISUZU RODEO. 1) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON ALMOST CONTINUALLY. IT WAS CHECKED AT ROYALL ISUZU IN RICHMOND, VA, WHERE THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM IS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. ONE OTHER CUSTOMER WAS THERE AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM ON HER 1999 RODEO. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE IS SEEING AN INCREASING NUMBER OF RODEOS WITH THIS PROBLEM. HOW AM I TO KNOW IF A TRUE PROBLEM POPS UP WITH THE VEHICLE OR IF THE LIGHT IS ONLY ON FOR THE SAME? 2) ONE BY ONE, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE FAILING. IT STARTED WITH THE CLOCK LIGHT AND HAS NOW GONE TO THE RADIO LIGHT. 3) IN JULY 2001, THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE (34,000 MILES AT TIME OF USED PURCHASE) THE CLUTCH STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. THE CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. WHITTEN ISUZU IN RICHMOND, VA, TOOK THREE SEPARATE SERVICE TRIPS TO TRY TO FIX IT. AFTER THE SO-CALLED REPAIR, THE PROBLEM SEEMED BETTER. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE FLUID LEVEL SLOWLY BUT STEADILY DECREASES SO I CONTINUALLY ADD CLUTCH FLUID. NOW THE CLUTCH SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING IN FIFTH GEAR. STEADY DRIVING IN FIFTH DOES NOT POSE A PROBLEM BUT INCREASING SPEED SUCH AS UPHILL OR TO PASS ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSES A SUDDEN RISE IN RPM AS THE CLUTCH SLIPS. BECAUSE I PURCHASED IT USED, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 50,000 MILES, SO THAT'S GONE. IT SEEMS AS IF A PROBLEM ADDRESSED UNDER WARRANTY SHOULD STILL BE REPAIRED. I HAVE GIVEN UP ON CALLING ISUZU CUSTOMER SERVICE AS THE CALLS ARE EITHER NOT RETURNED FROM VOICE MAIL OR I AM GIVEN A VERY BRUSQUE DENIAL OF EVEN CONSIDERING THE PROBLEMS. I LOVE THIS VEHICLE AND REALLY ENJOY IT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PROBLEMS ADDRESSED ABOVE. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER AND HAVE KEPT IT COMPLETELY ON SCHEDULE WITH OIL CHANGES, ETC. I SEE ON YOUR COMPLAINT SEARCH THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, SO WHY DOES ISUZU ACT AS IF THEY KNOW OF NO OTHERS? THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECTLY DUE TO THE SENDING UNIT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10037492
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2003
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS CONSECUTIVELY TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED FIVE TIMES, ON THE FIFTH TIME VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE WEATHER TEMPERATURE WAS HOT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10037764
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2003
Electrical SystemPower Train
1999 ISUZU TRANSMISSION CONTROL HARNESS MAY BE BURNED THROUGH BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS, THEREBY CAUSING SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CARRIAGE SYSTEM. DEALER EXPECTS OWNER TO PAY FOR "DEFECTIVE" TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH, WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY UNSHIELDED TRANSMISSI…
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1999 ISUZU TRANSMISSION CONTROL HARNESS MAY BE BURNED THROUGH BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS, THEREBY CAUSING SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CARRIAGE SYSTEM. DEALER EXPECTS OWNER TO PAY FOR "DEFECTIVE" TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH, WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY UNSHIELDED TRANSMISSION CONTROL HARNESS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10032752
60,000 miles · Jul 25, 2003
Electrical SystemFuel System, OtherVisibility
I HAVE A 99 RODEO LS W/63K ON IT. FUEL GAUGE GOES WACKY WHEN I FILL IT UP AND SOMETIMES WHEN EVER IT FEELS LIKE IT. I HAVE TO USE THE TRIP METER TO GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT. THE GAUGE USUALLY STARTS TO WORK AGAIN WHEN I HAVE 3/4 TANK LEFT.STARTING MAY TAKE SEVERAL TIMES. I TURN THE KEY AND HEAR A CLICK THEN NOTHING. …
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I HAVE A 99 RODEO LS W/63K ON IT. FUEL GAUGE GOES WACKY WHEN I FILL IT UP AND SOMETIMES WHEN EVER IT FEELS LIKE IT. I HAVE TO USE THE TRIP METER TO GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT. THE GAUGE USUALLY STARTS TO WORK AGAIN WHEN I HAVE 3/4 TANK LEFT.STARTING MAY TAKE SEVERAL TIMES. I TURN THE KEY AND HEAR A CLICK THEN NOTHING. I USUALLY HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES OR SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND THEN BACK INTO PARK AND IT MAY START. WIPER BLADES STOP IN MID WINDSHIELD WHEN USING THE INTERMITTENT SETTING. *AK I HAVE PRINTED THE OTHER COMPLAINTS AND FOUND THEM USEFUL. I WILL BRING THEM TO MY DEALER AND COMPLAIN TO GET THEM FIXED.
NHTSA ODI #10029163
52 miles · Jul 24, 2003
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Air
THIS CAR IS A LEMON. THERE SEEM TO BE MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE DASH LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SHIFT INDICATOR - THE CAR CAN BE IN "DRIVE", YET THE INDICATOR WILL HAVE "NEUTRAL" DISPLAYED. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK WHILE SHIFTING. THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS A VIBRATING SOUND NO ONE HAS FIGURED…
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THIS CAR IS A LEMON. THERE SEEM TO BE MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE DASH LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SHIFT INDICATOR - THE CAR CAN BE IN "DRIVE", YET THE INDICATOR WILL HAVE "NEUTRAL" DISPLAYED. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK WHILE SHIFTING. THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS A VIBRATING SOUND NO ONE HAS FIGURED OUT......THE DEALER CLAIMS THE SUSPENSION IS FINE. IN ADDITTION, THE REAR DRUM BRAKES CONTINUALLY GO OUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10029136
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2003
Electrical SystemFuel System, OtherService Brakes, Air
RODEO HAS 60,000 MILES, AT ABOUT 40,000 GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING. AT 30,000 ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED NOW ABS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. ALSO, THE KEY HAS TO BE TURNED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING. CLICKING NOISE IS ALL YOU GET OTHERWISE. DEALER SAYS ALL REPAIRS ARE OUR RESPONSIBILITY AND VERY COSTLY.
NHTSA ODI #10020620
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2003
Electrical SystemService Brakes, AirService Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS INDICATOR ASSOCIATED WITH WIRE HARNESS. THIS PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH 1998 MODELS AND SHOULD BE REVIEWED FOR 1999 MODELS TOO. ABS MODULE NEEDING REPLACING AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. ALSO EXPERIENCE DELAY OR LAPSE TIME FOR VEHICLE TO STOP.
NHTSA ODI #10011015
31,500 miles · Jan 2, 2003
Electrical System
1999 ISUZU RODEO 6 DISC CD CHANGER NON-FUNCTIONAL. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 6 NEW CD'S STUCK IN THE UNIT. ISUZU REFUSES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THE WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED 3 WEEKS AGO. ISUZU WANTS $300 TO SEND THE CHANGER OFF TO HAVE CD'S REMOVED. ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP, THIS HAPPENS TWICE A MONTH.
NHTSA ODI #10000477
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2002
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, HAD TO UNPLUG FUSE DUE TO THE FACT IT WAS DRAINNIG THE BATTERY. BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013856
Official recalls
3Sep 22, 2010
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, A REPURCHASE OFFER WILL BE EXTENDED TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY, OR HONDA DEALER (AS APPLICABLE), DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. HONDA OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Apr 28, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE.
Mar 2, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.
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NHTSA investigations
3EA09018 · Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
Opened Dec 7, 2009 · Closed Oct 15, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. All vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.Vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility or a Honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.The report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.According to Isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. Of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.The alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.Isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.For vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. Based on Isuzu's safety recall, this Engineering Analysis is closed.A copy of the recall may be assessed on NHTSA's website using the reference number above.
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Suspension
On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. All vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.Vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility or a Honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.The report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.According to Isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. Of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.The alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.Isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.For vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. Based on Isuzu's safety recall, this Engineering Analysis is closed.A copy of the recall may be assessed on NHTSA's website using the reference number above.
Suspension:rear
On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. All vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.Vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility or a Honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.The report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.According to Isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. Of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.The alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.Isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.For vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. Based on Isuzu's safety recall, this Engineering Analysis is closed.A copy of the recall may be assessed on NHTSA's website using the reference number above.
PE09030 · Rear Suspension Lower Link Failure
Opened Jun 16, 2009 · Closed Dec 8, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058.IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN RECALL 00V-058, ISUZU STATED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE POSSIBLY CREATING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS EARLY IN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.IN THIS INVESTIGATION ISUZU NOTED LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME IS A PROGRESSIVE CORROSION ISSUE WITH PRIOR WARNING TO CONSUMERS.ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS STILL CONTROLLABLE AND CAN BE SAFELY STOPPED. THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) ANALYZED COMPLAINT DATA PROVIDED BY ISUZU AND AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC (HONDA), AS WELL AS VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED TO ODI FROM CONSUMERS.IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 60 UNIQUE REPORTS OF LOWER LINK SEPARATIONS FROM THE FRAME INCLUDING 1 ALLEGED CRASH AND 7 LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCIDENTS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.MOST OF THESE COMPLAINTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE LINK SEPARATION.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-018) TO FURTHER ASSESS THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY AND RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
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Suspension
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058.IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN RECALL 00V-058, ISUZU STATED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE POSSIBLY CREATING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS EARLY IN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.IN THIS INVESTIGATION ISUZU NOTED LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME IS A PROGRESSIVE CORROSION ISSUE WITH PRIOR WARNING TO CONSUMERS.ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS STILL CONTROLLABLE AND CAN BE SAFELY STOPPED. THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) ANALYZED COMPLAINT DATA PROVIDED BY ISUZU AND AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC (HONDA), AS WELL AS VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED TO ODI FROM CONSUMERS.IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 60 UNIQUE REPORTS OF LOWER LINK SEPARATIONS FROM THE FRAME INCLUDING 1 ALLEGED CRASH AND 7 LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCIDENTS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.MOST OF THESE COMPLAINTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE LINK SEPARATION.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-018) TO FURTHER ASSESS THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY AND RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
Suspension:rear
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058.IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN RECALL 00V-058, ISUZU STATED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE POSSIBLY CREATING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS EARLY IN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.IN THIS INVESTIGATION ISUZU NOTED LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME IS A PROGRESSIVE CORROSION ISSUE WITH PRIOR WARNING TO CONSUMERS.ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS STILL CONTROLLABLE AND CAN BE SAFELY STOPPED. THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) ANALYZED COMPLAINT DATA PROVIDED BY ISUZU AND AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC (HONDA), AS WELL AS VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED TO ODI FROM CONSUMERS.IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 60 UNIQUE REPORTS OF LOWER LINK SEPARATIONS FROM THE FRAME INCLUDING 1 ALLEGED CRASH AND 7 LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCIDENTS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.MOST OF THESE COMPLAINTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE LINK SEPARATION.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-018) TO FURTHER ASSESS THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY AND RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
EA99008 · Braking System/abs
Opened Mar 31, 1999 · Closed Jul 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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