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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
389 reports
104,000 miles · Jan 26, 2011
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. UPON RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY A TOW TRUCK DRIVER THAT A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. UPON RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY A TOW TRUCK DRIVER THAT A BRACKET WAS MOUNTED OVER A SEVERELY CORRODED FRAME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10378822
118,097 miles · Jan 25, 2011
Unknown Or Other
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND HAD IT PERFORMED AT AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY. COULDN'T GIVE US ANY INFO ON EXTENT OF DAMAGE WHEN WE PICKED UP THE 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THEY SAID THEY HAD MAILED US OUR PAPERWORK AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY DETAILS. RECEIVED PAPERWORK IN MAIL 1 DAY LATER. ALARMING NOTES FROM MECHANIC READ AS FOLLOWS, " PERFORMED…
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RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND HAD IT PERFORMED AT AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY. COULDN'T GIVE US ANY INFO ON EXTENT OF DAMAGE WHEN WE PICKED UP THE 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THEY SAID THEY HAD MAILED US OUR PAPERWORK AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY DETAILS. RECEIVED PAPERWORK IN MAIL 1 DAY LATER. ALARMING NOTES FROM MECHANIC READ AS FOLLOWS, " PERFORMED RECALL # 10V 436 INSPECT CAR, FOUND PARTS OF LEFT SIDE FRAME ROTTING AWAY, SHOWED SERVICE MANAGER / CALLED ISUZU, COULD NOT GET THROUGH, PERFORMED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STAGE FOUR, FOUND HOLES IN THE FRAME. PER SERVICE MANAGERS REQUEST, REINFORCEMENT BRACKET TYPE B." I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK FOR EXPLANATION. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THEY COMPLETED THE REPAIR ACCORDING TO ISUZU'S SPECIFICATIONS AND IF ISUZU THINKS THE CAR IS UNSAFE THEY WILL CONTACT ME. IN ADDITION TO THIS CAR BEING HIGHLY UNSAFE; THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAME BACK WITH A PERFORATION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A CHAIN LIKE RATTLING SOUND AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #10379178
120,000 miles · Jan 24, 2011
Structure
THIS IS PERTAINING TO THE RECALL OF ISUZU/HONDA 98-2002 WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION LINK ARMS. I KIND OF WENT ALONG WITH THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE ALREADY STARTED BUT THE REAL PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SEVERE RUST OF THE FRAMES. THE REASON THEY APPEAR TO BE SEPARATING IS BECAUSE THE FRAME THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WELDED TO ARE S…
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THIS IS PERTAINING TO THE RECALL OF ISUZU/HONDA 98-2002 WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION LINK ARMS. I KIND OF WENT ALONG WITH THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE ALREADY STARTED BUT THE REAL PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SEVERE RUST OF THE FRAMES. THE REASON THEY APPEAR TO BE SEPARATING IS BECAUSE THE FRAME THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WELDED TO ARE SO RUSTED THAT THERE IS NOTHING FOR THE WELD TO HOLD ONTO. THEY ARE PUTTING BRACKETS (BANDAGES) ONTO A FRAME THAT HAS HUGE RUST HOLES. MINE IS SO BAD I COULD PUSH A PENCIL THROUGH IT. YOU ALREADY HAVE PICS OF MINE FROM THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS TOO SEVERE TO PUT A BRACKET ON AND THAT I'D BE HEARING FROM ISUZU ABOUT COMPENSATION, BUT NOW ISUZU (CORP.) IS SAYING THE BRACKETS MIGHT WORK. I THINK THIS PROBLEM NEEDS FURTHER RESEARCH INTO "WHY THE LINKS OUR DETACHING". MY LINKS THEMSELVES ARE NOT RUSTING AND WOULD MOST LIKELY BE FINE IF THE FRAME WOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED SO SEVERELY. I'VE SEEN THE BRACKETS THAT THEY ARE PUTTING ON AND THEN THE STATE WILL NOT PASS IT FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE RUST. HOW IS THAT FIXING THE PROBLEM. I'VE ALWAYS TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLES. THEY BODY IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW AND I JUST PUT A MOTOR IN IT RIGHT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE I PLANNED ON KEEPING IT FOR MANY MORE YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378412
150,000 miles · Jan 24, 2011
StructureSuspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SUBFRAME HAD FRACTURED AS A RESULT TO SUBSTANTIAL RUST CORROSION, AND WAS REPAIRED BY HIM. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SUBFRAME HAD FRACTURED AS A RESULT TO SUBSTANTIAL RUST CORROSION, AND WAS REPAIRED BY HIM. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL REMEDY WOULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10378400
123,000 miles · Jan 22, 2011
Structure
I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2001, THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AS IT SHOULD. I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM ISUZU ABOUT A FRAME ISSUE AND PROMPTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. I DROVE 90 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A 2-HOUR RECALL REPAIR, AFTER THE DEALER INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT MY V…
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I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2001, THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AS IT SHOULD. I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM ISUZU ABOUT A FRAME ISSUE AND PROMPTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. I DROVE 90 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A 2-HOUR RECALL REPAIR, AFTER THE DEALER INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLES FRAME STRUCTURE WAS TO RUSTED TO BE REPAIRED WITH THE FRAME CHANNEL ISUZU PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO ISUZU'S INSTRUCTIONS. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE TOTALED OUT BY ISUZU AS IT WAS TO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. SINCE INSURANCE COMPANY POLICIES WILL NOT PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR AUTOMOTIVE RECALLS, I HAD TO RENT A VEHICLE JUST TO MAKE MY TRIP BACK HOME, I HAD JUST BE UNEMPLOYED AFTER THE COMPANY I WORKED FOR CLOSED THEIR DOORS FOR GOOD. THIS PROBLEM WITH ISUZU WAS THE LAST THING I NEEDED TO HAPPEN. I'M OUT OF A VEHICLE, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO FIND WORK AND GET THERE WHEN I DO FIND A JOB? THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRAMES ON THESE VEHICLES ARE WORST THAN JUST A SMALL REPAIR. THIS IS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN JUST A CHANNEL REPLACEMENT! AND THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT DEEPER, NOT ONLY AM I OUT OF THE USE OF MY VEHICLE, I RECENTLY SPENT A $1000.00 ON NEW TIRES AND A MUFFLER AND FOR WHAT? JUST TO LET IT SIT ON A DEALERS LOT UNTIL ISUZU DECIDES WHAT TO DO NEXT, I THINK THEY SHOULD AT LEAST GIVE ME THE TRADE-IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE SO I CAN MOVE ON. I'M NOT GOING TO SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS VEHICLES VALUE BEFORE THIS FIASCO BEGAN. YOU CAN TELL ISUZU, BECAUSE I'M SURE YOU GUY'S ARE TALKING, THAT THERE ARE MORE PROBLEM VEHICLES OUT THERE TO BE REPORTED. THIS IS UNFAIR TO THE CONSUMER OF THESE VEHICLES, DO THE RIGHT THING AND MAKE ISUZU PAY-UP. I'M STILL WAITING ON ISUZU TO CONTACT ME BACK ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY HAVE ALL MY INFO WHAT'S THE HOLD-UP ON THE REMEDY, I CAN'T DRIVE MY VEHICLE, PAY ME PRE-RECALL VALUE I NEED A CAR NOW.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378283
115,000 miles · Jan 19, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS WITHOUT BEING REPAIRED.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS WITHOUT BEING REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WERE UNSURE OF THE TYPE OF REPAIR TO PERFORM ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA ODI #10377156
127,411 miles · Jan 19, 2011
StructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAN WOBBLING ABNORMALLY AND THE REAR STABILIZER BAR FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE WHERE THE IT WAS INSPECTED BY A WELDER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAN WOBBLING ABNORMALLY AND THE REAR STABILIZER BAR FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE WHERE THE IT WAS INSPECTED BY A WELDER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DECLINED THE OFFER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,411.
NHTSA ODI #10377148
138,000 miles · Jan 18, 2011
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) REPAIR WAS BEING PERFORMED; THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO WELD THE FRAME ONTO THE BRACKET BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) REPAIR WAS BEING PERFORMED; THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO WELD THE FRAME ONTO THE BRACKET BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY NEEDED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAMAGE. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND THEY ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 138,000.
NHTSA ODI #10377020
56,000 miles · Jan 14, 2011
Structure
HAD MY 2001 ISUZU RODEO WITH 56K AND IN MINT CONDITION IN FOR YEARLY INSPECTION. TO MY SURPRISE THEY FAILED IT...FOR A ROTTED FRAME. IT HAS HOLES COMPLETELY THROUGH IT. THEY DEEMED IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TELLING ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF WERE DRIVING AT THE TIME. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE NOTHING I…
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HAD MY 2001 ISUZU RODEO WITH 56K AND IN MINT CONDITION IN FOR YEARLY INSPECTION. TO MY SURPRISE THEY FAILED IT...FOR A ROTTED FRAME. IT HAS HOLES COMPLETELY THROUGH IT. THEY DEEMED IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TELLING ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF WERE DRIVING AT THE TIME. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. I'M HAVING A HARD TIME SWALLOWING THAT THIS MAY BE A TOTAL LOSS FOR ME. I HAD PLANS ON KEEPING THIS VEHICLE FOR WELL OVER 100K MILES AND I JUST GOT TO 56K. I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FOR ANYONE TO TAKE ACTION. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO SOME TYPE OF BUY IT. THIS IS UNREAL I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AND IT'S BEEN GARAGE KEPT I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I HAD TO GET THIS TOWED AND IT'S NOW SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I'M AWAITING AN OUTCOME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376742
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2011
StructureSuspension
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF SUSPENSION SUPPORTING FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED, AND ISUZU CLAIMS THIS IS AN ADEQUATE FIX. HOWEVER, THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE FRAME IS RIDDLED WITH HOLES AND HEAVILY RUSTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE DEALERSHIP REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE TO DISCLAIM…
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VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF SUSPENSION SUPPORTING FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED, AND ISUZU CLAIMS THIS IS AN ADEQUATE FIX. HOWEVER, THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE FRAME IS RIDDLED WITH HOLES AND HEAVILY RUSTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE DEALERSHIP REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE TO DISCLAIM LIABILITY. ALTHOUGH THE "OFFICIAL" POSITION OF THE DEALERSHIP REMAINS NEUTRAL, WE WERE TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ISUZU OFFERED TO PURCHASE THE CAR FOR $935, STATING THEIR ONLY RESPONSIBILITY WAS FOR THE BRACKET.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT MEET OZONE-RESISTANT SPECIFICATIONS, AND COULD ULTIMATELY CRACK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
On April 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from Mr. Kevin Byrne (the Petitioner) requesting that the Agency ?undertake a defects investigation? of ?rust-related detachment of Isuzu Rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA ID 11091788). The Petitioner experienced a partial fuel tank detachment in his model year (MY) 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in July 2017. On May 23, 2018, ODI opened DP18-001 to evaluate the Petitioner?s request for a defect investigation. ODI sent information request letters to Isuzu and Honda requesting production, design history and field data related to fuel tank retention failures in MY 2001-2004 Isuzu Rodeo, MY 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom and MY 2001-2002 Honda Passport vehicles equipped with the same fuel tank shield part number as the Petitioner?s vehicle (the ?subject vehicles?). ODI notes that Isuzu manufactured the subject Passport vehicles for Honda. Isuzu implemented a change to the tank shield corrosion protection system as a running change in early MY 2002 production. Isuzu and Honda sold approximately 172,000 subject vehicles in the United States. Fifty-eight (58) percent of the subject vehicles were produced prior to the shield change (99,000) and 42 percent after the change (73,000).ODI?s analysis of field data identified 19 incidents of partial fuel tank detachments in the subject vehicles. The incidents all occurred in states with high road salt usage in winter months (Salt States) and involved older vehicles beyond 10-years in service. On average, the failures occurred in the vehicle?s 13th year-in-service. Evidence of severe general corrosion in multiple undercarriage components was also noted in 13 of the 19 vehicles that experienced partial fuel tank detachments. None of the incidents resulted in fuel leakage or fire. Aside from the petitioner?s vehicle, ODI has not identified any other incidents of complete or partial fuel tank detachment in the MY 2002-2004 subject vehicles equipped with the modified retention shield.In addition, ODI reviewed 24 NHTSA complaints alleging corrosion concerns with the fuel tank retention system in the subject vehicles that did not result in fuel tank detachment. Twenty-three (23) of these complaints involve subject vehicles built prior to the shield change. Like the vehicles reporting fuel tank detachments, these vehicles are also all from Salt States and, in most cases (20 of the 24 complaints), the vehicles also experienced severe corrosion concerns in other undercarriage components. Half (12 of the 24 complaints) of the vehicles show prior accident damage in their service histories.Based on these analyses, ODI has not identified evidence of a defect trend for premature corrosion-related fuel tank detachments in the MY 2004 Isuzu Rodeo or similarly equipped vehicles. The damage that may result in tank retention concerns appears to occur progressively over many years with ample opportunity for detection and repair. Furthermore, ODI has not identified any crashes, fires, injuries, or fuel leaks associated with fuel tank retention failures in a population of vehicles that currently range from 16 to 19 years old.Accordingly, the Agency is denying the petition.A summary of ODI?s analysis of this petition will be published in the Federal Register and is also available in the investigative file for this action.The NHTSA consumer complaints counted in the closing resume for DP18-001 can be reviewed at www.nhtsa.gov under the following ODI identification numbers (VOQs in parentheses denote duplicate records): Allegations of fuel tank retention failure: 11084098 (11091788), 10532845, 10486109. Allegations of fuel tank retention component corrosion: 11138931, 10992150, 10845523,
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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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.
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