2000 ISUZU RODEO. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO DENIED VEHICLE CLAIM *TGW THE ATTORNEY STATED HIS CLIENT WAS NOT GIVEN THE PROPER ALTERNATIVES REGARDING THE VEHICLE. THE ATTORNEY STATED, HIS CLIENT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH AN ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION LETTER, NOR WAS SHE ADVISED WHAT THE OFFER WAS BASED UPON. TH…
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2000 ISUZU RODEO. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO DENIED VEHICLE CLAIM *TGW THE ATTORNEY STATED HIS CLIENT WAS NOT GIVEN THE PROPER ALTERNATIVES REGARDING THE VEHICLE. THE ATTORNEY STATED, HIS CLIENT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH AN ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION LETTER, NOR WAS SHE ADVISED WHAT THE OFFER WAS BASED UPON. THE DEALER REFUSED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER. THE ATTORNEY STATED ISUZU WROTE A LETTER STATING, THEY CLOSED THE FILE. THE VEHICLE. RECALL # 10V436000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10469801
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2012
Suspension
PLEASE RE-OPEN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 10V436000 A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A RECALL EXPIRATION DATE. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, I LIVE 1 AND A HALF HOURS AWAY FROM AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP (WAS TOLD I COULD ONLY GO TO AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP TO GET THIS FIXED) WAS ALSO TOLD THIS IS AN ALL DAY REPAIR AND NO LOANER CAR WOULD BE GI…
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PLEASE RE-OPEN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 10V436000 A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A RECALL EXPIRATION DATE. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, I LIVE 1 AND A HALF HOURS AWAY FROM AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP (WAS TOLD I COULD ONLY GO TO AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP TO GET THIS FIXED) WAS ALSO TOLD THIS IS AN ALL DAY REPAIR AND NO LOANER CAR WOULD BE GIVEN.
NHTSA ODI #10463821
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2012
Suspension
2000 ISUZU RODEO. LAW OFFICE WRITES IN REGARDS TO CONSUMER AND CASE INVOLVING ISUZU RODEO RECALL 10V-436 *TGW IN DECEMBER 2011, THE CONSUMER DELIVERED HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PURSUANT TO THE RECALL FOR REPAIR. HOWEVER, IN JANUARY 2012, AFTER INSPECTION AND TESTING BY THE DEALER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT…
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2000 ISUZU RODEO. LAW OFFICE WRITES IN REGARDS TO CONSUMER AND CASE INVOLVING ISUZU RODEO RECALL 10V-436 *TGW IN DECEMBER 2011, THE CONSUMER DELIVERED HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PURSUANT TO THE RECALL FOR REPAIR. HOWEVER, IN JANUARY 2012, AFTER INSPECTION AND TESTING BY THE DEALER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED AS IT WAS UNSAFE. THE DEALER RETAINED POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE RETURN OF HER VEHICLE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO RELINQUISH POSSESSION. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONSUMER $2,100. THE RESALE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE WAS $5,261. THE DEALER PRESENTED A TAKE IT OR LEAVE OFFER WHILE RETAINING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS AND PROTEST, THE ISSUE IS STILL ONGOING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10461607
144,047 miles · May 29, 2012
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED CORROSION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN QUALIFIED FOR REPAIRS U…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED CORROSION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN QUALIFIED FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) BUT THE RECALL HAD ALREADY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 144,047 ....UPDATED 06/18/12 *BF UPDATED 06/21/12
NHTSA ODI #10459944
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2012
StructureSuspension
2000 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING COMPLAINT SENT TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONCERNING WARRANTY AGREEMENT AND FALSELY PERFORMED REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A BODY SHOP, THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AND HAD HOLES ON THE BACK END OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CHASSIS. …
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2000 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING COMPLAINT SENT TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONCERNING WARRANTY AGREEMENT AND FALSELY PERFORMED REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A BODY SHOP, THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AND HAD HOLES ON THE BACK END OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CHASSIS. THE BODY SHOP STATED THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED PARTS, INSTEAD IF REPLACING THE ENTIRE CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE CHASSIS WAS ALREADY DAMAGED WHEN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 10V436000
NHTSA ODI #10453034
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2012
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 05/16/12
NHTSA ODI #10445608
110,000 miles · Jan 5, 2012
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS BECAUSE THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS BECAUSE THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR), WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10442540
77,626 miles · Dec 23, 2011
StructureSuspension
THE VEHICLE I HAVE PURCHASED NEW, ORIGINALLY AS A LEASE AND PURCHASED IT AT THE END OF THE LEASE. THE BODY AND INTERIOR ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AS WE CARED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME IS ANOTHER STORY, IT HAS HOLES ROTTED IN IT THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. DEALER STATING THE TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT AND CREATE A ACCIDENT REGARDLESS OF …
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THE VEHICLE I HAVE PURCHASED NEW, ORIGINALLY AS A LEASE AND PURCHASED IT AT THE END OF THE LEASE. THE BODY AND INTERIOR ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AS WE CARED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME IS ANOTHER STORY, IT HAS HOLES ROTTED IN IT THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. DEALER STATING THE TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT AND CREATE A ACCIDENT REGARDLESS OF ALL THE ROT ON THE AREA'S THE SUSPENSION CONNECTS TO THE FRAME WHICH COULD DIS-CONNECT AT ANY TIME. I USED THIS VEHICLE AS A FAMILY VEHICLE AND THEN WAS INSULTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS TO THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED UNSAFE TO CONTINUE USING AND OFFERS A LOW BOOK VALUE WHICH IS ONLY HALF OF WHAT THE VEHICLE IS WORTH TO OUR FAMILY. THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE MANUFACTURES USING INFERIOR MATERIALS THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO REPLACE THE FRAME AT THEIR EXPENSE, EVEN IF IT MEANS HAVING IT MADE SPECIAL. WE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE MAINTAINED IT AND KEPT IT IN GREAT CONDITION TO LOSE OUR INVESTMENT TO SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO STAND UP FOR US. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10441106
126,000 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE RECALL NOTICE, AN ALTERNATE REMEDY WOULD BE PROVIDED IF …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE RECALL NOTICE, AN ALTERNATE REMEDY WOULD BE PROVIDED IF THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY. THE CONTACT WAS INSTEAD OFFERED A BUY OUT AND DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY ISUZU, THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE ON THE VEHICLE WAS $ 3,970.00. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STILL HASN'T RECEIVED COMPENSATION. UPDATED 06/15/16.*JB THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CASE TO COURT BUT, WAS STILL NOT COMPENSATED FOR THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE IF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/17/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #10429562
105,000 miles · Aug 4, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTED THE COIL SPRINGS WERE EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTED THE COIL SPRINGS WERE EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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