IllustrationFAX COPY OF EMAIL FM JERRY BOWERS (TX) RE THE DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE ON HIS 1999 ISUZU RODEO.*MR WHEN THE MILEAGE REACHED 79,000 MILES THE GAS GAUGE BECAME INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING HELP IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *MR *NM *JB
1999 Isuzu Rodeo
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Rodeo years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo are substantially higher than the model-year median of 89.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
3725–50K
6750–75K
2875–100K
59100–150K
43150K+
253 reports with mileage · 297 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 193 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
76 crash reports8 fire reports24 injury reports
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
35 reportsI RECENTLY WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT I COULD NOT AVOID. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL FOR MY ABS MODULE AND BRAKE SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH MY ABS LIGHT WAS ALREADY ON I ASSUMED THE RECALL WAS WHY. I TOOK IT IN, THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT. I GUESS I WAS WRONG. I DROVE UP AND TOLD THE GENTLEMAN TH…
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I RECENTLY WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT I COULD NOT AVOID. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL FOR MY ABS MODULE AND BRAKE SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH MY ABS LIGHT WAS ALREADY ON I ASSUMED THE RECALL WAS WHY. I TOOK IT IN, THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT. I GUESS I WAS WRONG. I DROVE UP AND TOLD THE GENTLEMAN THAT MY ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I ASKED WHY HE SAID THAT THAT WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN IT NOT BE PART OF THE RECALL WHEN IT'S PART OF THE MODULE. SO I LEFT IT AND DECIDED TO TAKE IT BACK WHEN I CAN GET THE MONEY TO COVER MY CO-PAY. THE I GET IN THE ACCIDENT, KEEP IN MIND THAT THEY JUST FIXED MY ABS SYSTEM AND BRAKES. IT HAD RAINED AND I TRIED TO STOP TO KEEP FROM HITTING SOMEONE. IT DIDN'T WORK, I'VE HAD VEHICLES WITH ABS BEFORE, SO I KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO DO, AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I JUST SLID AND I MEAN SLID INTO THIS GUY. IF THE ISUZU PLACE WHERE I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO GET FIXED WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, I COULD HAVE AVOIDED THIS WHOLE SITUATION. BUT INSTEAD I GOT THIS WHOLE STORY ABOUT HOOKING IT UP TO A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE &THERE COULD HAVE BEEN 30-40 DIFFERENT THINGS WRONG WITH IT, AND THAT WOULD COST ME $180.00. BUT INSTEAD I TOOK IT FOR GRANTED THAT THEY FIXED THE RECALL DEFECT. THAT'S ONLY MY FIRST COMPLAINT, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY GAS IN THIS VEHICLE. I TOOK IT IN 2-4 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED AND ALL THEY DO IS A VISUAL INSPECTION, AND TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. THERE IS WHEN I USE 1/4 TANK OF GAS GOING 12 MILES.
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND ABS. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OVER $500.00 IN REPAIRS FOR A PART FOR THE FUEL INJECTION. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD WORK DONE ON THE ABS, BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AGAIN, THE CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR ABS, BUT THE REPAIRS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER FELT THE DE…
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PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND ABS. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OVER $500.00 IN REPAIRS FOR A PART FOR THE FUEL INJECTION. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD WORK DONE ON THE ABS, BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AGAIN, THE CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR ABS, BUT THE REPAIRS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER FELT THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR COST OF REPAIRS. *MR *CB *JB *JB
FOR THE LAST 2-3 MONTHS ANY TIME THE BACK OF THE CAR IS INCLINED DOWN, THE EMPTY FUEL TANK LIGHT ACTIVATES AND THE GAGE MOVES DOWN TO THE EMPTY POSITION. ONCE THE CAR IS INCLINED FORWARD OR FLAT, THE LIGHT TURNS OFF WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND WITHIN 1-3 MINUTES THE GAGE MOVES BACK UP. THE GAGE IS ALSO SLOW TO RESPOND TO FILLING, …
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FOR THE LAST 2-3 MONTHS ANY TIME THE BACK OF THE CAR IS INCLINED DOWN, THE EMPTY FUEL TANK LIGHT ACTIVATES AND THE GAGE MOVES DOWN TO THE EMPTY POSITION. ONCE THE CAR IS INCLINED FORWARD OR FLAT, THE LIGHT TURNS OFF WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND WITHIN 1-3 MINUTES THE GAGE MOVES BACK UP. THE GAGE IS ALSO SLOW TO RESPOND TO FILLING, AND IN GENERAL NOT EXTREMELY ACCURATE. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER/SERVICE PEOPLE, SAID THE GAGE IS ACTING ODD, HOW MUCH WORK IS INVOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING THE EXACT PROBLEM. THEY SAID, WE KNOW WHAT IT IS, IT IS THE SENDING UNIT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. (REQUIRING FUEL TANK & PUMP REMOVAL, ETC...) IF THIS PROBLEM IS SO PREVALENT THAT THE SERVICE DESK PERSONNEL KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, OBVIOUSLY THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON FAILURE AND A DEFECTIVE PART. *NLM
I OWN AN ISUZU RODEO 1999 THE LIGHT FOR THE ABS SYSTEM CAME ON AND DOES NOT GO AWAY PLUS I NOTICED SOMEBODY ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE GASOLINE METER IT HAPPENS THAT IT DOES NOT REGISTER EXACTLY HOW MUCH GAS IN IT AND THE LIGHT SOMETIMES STAYS ON PLUS THE LAST ONE I HAVE NOT SEE IS THE PAINT IS CRACKED IN THE WHOLE BODY IS BLA…
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I OWN AN ISUZU RODEO 1999 THE LIGHT FOR THE ABS SYSTEM CAME ON AND DOES NOT GO AWAY PLUS I NOTICED SOMEBODY ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE GASOLINE METER IT HAPPENS THAT IT DOES NOT REGISTER EXACTLY HOW MUCH GAS IN IT AND THE LIGHT SOMETIMES STAYS ON PLUS THE LAST ONE I HAVE NOT SEE IS THE PAINT IS CRACKED IN THE WHOLE BODY IS BLACK. *NLM
I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF SOME RECALLS ON MY 1999 ISUZU RODEO. I AM HAVING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS STATED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALLS. MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS GOING ON AND OFF AND I AM HAVING SOME TROUBLE STOPPING. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON AND WHEN SITTING STILL THE CAR ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. IT IS R…
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I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF SOME RECALLS ON MY 1999 ISUZU RODEO. I AM HAVING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS STATED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALLS. MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS GOING ON AND OFF AND I AM HAVING SOME TROUBLE STOPPING. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON AND WHEN SITTING STILL THE CAR ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. IT IS RUNNING REALLY HARD WHEN I COME TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THAT THESE HAVE TO DO WITH THE RECALL. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS MY GAS GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR AND THE GAS LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. I KNOW THAT IT IS FULL BECAUSE THE GAS PUMP STOPS. *NLM
BAD SENDING UNIT ON 1999 ISUZU RODEO LS. LEAVING ME NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL I ACTUALLY HAVE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO DIE OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM
WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES, THE GASOLINE INDICATOR DID NOT WORK. I HAD TO HAVE THE SENDING UNIT REPLACED, AT A TOTAL COST OF OVER $500. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT THIS STAGE IN THE VEHICLE'S LIFE. I HAD THOUGHT TO JUST USE THE TRIP ODOMETER, UNTIL I RAN OUT OF GAS TWO TIMES - NOT A G…
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WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES, THE GASOLINE INDICATOR DID NOT WORK. I HAD TO HAVE THE SENDING UNIT REPLACED, AT A TOTAL COST OF OVER $500. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT THIS STAGE IN THE VEHICLE'S LIFE. I HAD THOUGHT TO JUST USE THE TRIP ODOMETER, UNTIL I RAN OUT OF GAS TWO TIMES - NOT A GOOD SITUATION FOR A WOMAN ALONE. *NLM
CAR IDLES HIGH, THEN STALLS AT ALL STOPS, AND TURNS REPAIRED 6 TIMES. SO FAR PRESENTLY HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK
GAS READER IS READING INCORRECTLY. *AK. CONSUMER STATES DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES ALREADY, SOMETHING TO DO WITH INSTRUMENTS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK/NOT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE. NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS IS IN TANK NOW? CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. *YD
Official recalls
310V436000 · Suspension:rear
Sep 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.
00V121001 · Structure:body
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.
00V058000 · Suspension:rear
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available