TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE WHEN THE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION AND ALIGNME…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE WHEN THE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
NHTSA ODI #10651369
170,000 miles · Aug 11, 2014
StructureSuspension
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 08/06/2014...I WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND IT FELT WEIRD. THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAD OUR MECHANICS PUT IT ON THE RACK TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE...I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN TOTAL DISBELIEF AT HOW RUSTED OUT AND CORRODED THE FRAME WAS. IT IS SO BAD IT HAS ACTUAL HOLES IN THE FRAME FRO…
Read full complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 08/06/2014...I WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND IT FELT WEIRD. THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAD OUR MECHANICS PUT IT ON THE RACK TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE...I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN TOTAL DISBELIEF AT HOW RUSTED OUT AND CORRODED THE FRAME WAS. IT IS SO BAD IT HAS ACTUAL HOLES IN THE FRAME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. I WOULD LIKE ISUZU TO PURCHASE IT BACK FROM ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10621445
98,000 miles · May 9, 2014
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING 4 TO 6 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING 4 TO 6 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #10587454
164,000 miles · Mar 29, 2014
StructureSuspension
I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND TO DIALYSIS AND THE CAR FELT DIFFERENT, THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING, I DIDN'T HAVE A FLAT TIRE SO IT WAS WINDY AND THOUGHT MAYBE WIND WAS PUSHING ME. IT JUST FELT FUNNY AND I WAS ALARMED. THE NEXT DAY I WAS TURNING A CORNER AT LOW RATE OF SPEED (THANK GOD) AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND…
Read full complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND TO DIALYSIS AND THE CAR FELT DIFFERENT, THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING, I DIDN'T HAVE A FLAT TIRE SO IT WAS WINDY AND THOUGHT MAYBE WIND WAS PUSHING ME. IT JUST FELT FUNNY AND I WAS ALARMED. THE NEXT DAY I WAS TURNING A CORNER AT LOW RATE OF SPEED (THANK GOD) AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SCRATCHING. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED A MECHANIC AND TOOK IT THERE. THE MECHANIC JUST TOLD ME TODAY THAT HE CAN'T BE DRIVEN IT IS A TOTAL LOSS THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. I NEVER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AWARE, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT OR HURT SOMEONE ELSE. I AM ASKING FOR RELIEF AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED. IT NOT EASY TO JUST PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN YOU HAVE A ISUZU RODEO PAID OFF. PLEASE CONTACT US. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10575519
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 2013
StructureSuspension
LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS - HAVE BRACKETS FROM PREVIOUS RECALL ATTACHED. UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IS RAPIDLY ROTTING - NOTICED ROT BENEATH MOUNTING BRACKETS, AND ALONG FRAME BEHIND TIRES AROUND WHEEL WELLS. RUST EVERYWHERE AND FEAR THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE, VEHICLE IS ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND RAPID FRAME RUST SHOULD NOT BE OCCURR…
Read full complaint
LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS - HAVE BRACKETS FROM PREVIOUS RECALL ATTACHED. UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IS RAPIDLY ROTTING - NOTICED ROT BENEATH MOUNTING BRACKETS, AND ALONG FRAME BEHIND TIRES AROUND WHEEL WELLS. RUST EVERYWHERE AND FEAR THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE, VEHICLE IS ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND RAPID FRAME RUST SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. OTHER PROBLEMS - GAS GAUGE NOT OPERATING CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON WHENEVER A TURN IS MADE. CANNOT REMOVE GAS TANK TO FIX ISSUE AS RUST IS TOO EXTENSIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10556869
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2013
StructureSuspension
I ORIGINALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP DURING THE RECALL FOR INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION OF REPAIR AS I LIVE IN ONE OF THE STATES THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. AT THE TIME, MY DRIVERS REAR BRACKET HAD DETACHED AND THE RECALL WAS A FLURRY OF ANGRY VEHICLE OWNERS. TO BE CANDID, ALTHOUGH I SUFFER MANY PROBLEMS …
Read full complaint
I ORIGINALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP DURING THE RECALL FOR INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION OF REPAIR AS I LIVE IN ONE OF THE STATES THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. AT THE TIME, MY DRIVERS REAR BRACKET HAD DETACHED AND THE RECALL WAS A FLURRY OF ANGRY VEHICLE OWNERS. TO BE CANDID, ALTHOUGH I SUFFER MANY PROBLEMS OF VARIOUS SORTS WITH THE VEHICLE, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DEPENDABLE ONE, ESPECIALLY BEING 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I DID GET A REMEDY FOR THE VEHICLE - THEY MOUNTED THESE HULKING BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED SOME "SPECIAL" COATING - I WAS THANKFUL THAT I DIDN'T HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TAKEN FROM ME LIKE SO MANY OTHERS. I DID HAVE TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTERWARDS AS THEY DIDN'T INSTALL THE GAS FILLER NECK THE CORRECT WAY AND GAS WAS LEAKING OUT EVERYWHERE EACH TIME I FILLED. I SWEAR THEY CAUSED A LOT OF OTHER PROBLEMS DURING THE FIXING OF THE VEHICLE - BUT CANNOT PROVE AS SUCH. I DON'T CARE FOR THE FACT THAT BECAUSE THEY REMOVED MY EXHAUST MY WARRANTY FOR MY EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS VOIDED - AN EXTRA COST I AM STILL SAVING FOR REPAIRING. BUT THE REAL REASON I WRITE TO COMPLAIN IS THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING RAPIDLY RIGHT UNDERNEATH THOSE NEW HULKING BRACKETS THEY INSTALLED - NOT SURE WHERE THE "SPECIAL" COATING WAS DONE - BUT A FLAKING, HOLE RIDDEN FRAME IS NOW APPARENT AND I'M NOT SURE WHAT REMEDY, IF ANY CAN BE TAKEN. I CERTAINLY FALL OUTSIDE THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE RECALL NOTICE, YET, DID IN GOOD FAITH BRING IT IN FOR A REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED - BUT, YET THE FRAME CONTINUES TO RUST AND QUICKLY - SHOULD THAT BE MY RESPONSIBILITY? DOESN'T THE CONSUMER HAVE A CERTAIN DEGREE OF TRUST BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE THEY BOUGHT "COULD" IN FACT LAST MANY MANY YEARS IF TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. I HAVE DONE THAT - ISUZU HAS NOT MET THE ORDINARY EXPECTATIONS THAT A VEHICLE OWNER HAS. I WANT A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE UNDER-CARRIAGE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS SO SEVERE, THAT IT WAS NOT WORTH INSTALLING RE…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE UNDER-CARRIAGE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS SO SEVERE, THAT IT WAS NOT WORTH INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512424
117,000 miles · May 16, 2013
Structure
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALLS THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, WHEN I CALLED ISUZU THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT, I TRUSTED THEIR NAME, THINKING IT WAS A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN, PLEASE HELP ME AS THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ROTTED!!! [XXX]. I DON'T KNOW WHERE T…
Read full complaint
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALLS THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, WHEN I CALLED ISUZU THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT, I TRUSTED THEIR NAME, THINKING IT WAS A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN, PLEASE HELP ME AS THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ROTTED!!! [XXX]. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP, BUT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ISUZU WILL NOT HELP ME. I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, BUT I DO NEED TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.
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
2
EA09018 · 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.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration