Illustration2001 ISUZU RODEO LEFT SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE FROM THE FRAME. *TR
2001 Isuzu Rodeo
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Rodeo years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo are substantially higher than the model-year median of 89.5.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
1325–50K
3450–75K
5075–100K
144100–150K
34150K+
288 reports with mileage · 101 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 214 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 115 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
18 crash reports3 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
389 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR AXLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR AXLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED OR INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 102,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDER CARRIAGE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS AWARE OF A RECENT INVESTIGATION OF THE FRAME RUST (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA09018: SUSPENSION: REAR) BUT A DECISION WAS NOT YET REACHED. THE FA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDER CARRIAGE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS AWARE OF A RECENT INVESTIGATION OF THE FRAME RUST (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA09018: SUSPENSION: REAR) BUT A DECISION WAS NOT YET REACHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
IN APRIL OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING MY ISUZU RODEO ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHEN SUDDENLY, I FELT AS IF I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE IN THE REAR AND NO WHEEL CONTROL. AT THE TIME, I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND HAD MY T…
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IN APRIL OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING MY ISUZU RODEO ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHEN SUDDENLY, I FELT AS IF I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE IN THE REAR AND NO WHEEL CONTROL. AT THE TIME, I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND HAD MY TRUCK TOWED. A FEW DAYS LATER, MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE MY FRAME HAD RUSTED AWAY ALMOST COMPLETELY AND SNAPPED IN TWO. IT WAS A 2001 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WITH 109,000 MILES, WHICH IS CONSIDERED LOW. THE TRUCK WAS VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MINOR ACCIDENT WITH SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER. THERE WAS NO RUST AT ALL ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS ASKED IF MY TRUCK HAD BEEN SUBMERGED IN SALT WATER (NO) BECAUSE MECHANIC AND INSURANCE COMPANY COULD NOT EXPLAIN A FRAME RUSTING AWAY AND CRACKING IN TWO. AFTER SEEING AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON MY LOCAL CHANNEL 5 NEWS STATION I DECIDED TO REPORT THIS. IT EXPLAINED THAT MANY OTHER ISUZU OWNERS HAD LOST THEIR VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THIS APPARENT MECHANIC ISSUE WHERE FRAMES ARE DETERIORATING MUCH TOO SOON ON THESE VEHICLES. *TR
FRAME OF AN ISUZU RODEO 2001 RUSTING AND ROTTING AWAY. NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED. BASICALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL STABILIZER BAR FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST AND CORROSION. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE STABILIZER BAR WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FRAME RUST WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL STABILIZER BAR FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST AND CORROSION. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE STABILIZER BAR WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FRAME RUST WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. ON JULY 20, 2008, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS. I TOOK A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET WHEN THE TRAILING ARM BRACKET LET GO. I COULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD DUE TO METAL HANGING ON GROUND. I HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. THE DRIVER TOLD ME IF IT HAD BROKEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED O…
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I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. ON JULY 20, 2008, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS. I TOOK A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET WHEN THE TRAILING ARM BRACKET LET GO. I COULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD DUE TO METAL HANGING ON GROUND. I HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. THE DRIVER TOLD ME IF IT HAD BROKEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED OVER. THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN JEOPARDIZED. I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 4 YEARS. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HUSBAND'S WELDING SHOP WHERE HE SPENT 3 DAYS WELDING AND REPAIRING FRAME RAILS. MY HUSBAND HAS 25 YEARS WELDING EXPERIENCE, AND IN HIS OPINION HE WOULD HAVE THROWN VEHICLE AWAY, IF WE DIDN'T HAVE SO MUCH MONEY INVESTED INTO THE VEHICLE. WE FEEL THAT ANYONE WHO OWNS ONE OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE THE UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTED BY SOMEONE WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH METAL BREAKDOWN AND RUST ISSUES. YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW BY LOOKING AT THE BODY OF THE CAR THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS LURKING UNDERNEATH! *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. AFTER INSPECTING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHICH SHOWED RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. DUE TO THE RUST, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION. IT WAS TOWED TO A WELDING SHOP WHERE THE FRAME WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED BOTH THE AUTHORIZED D…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. AFTER INSPECTING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHICH SHOWED RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. DUE TO THE RUST, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION. IT WAS TOWED TO A WELDING SHOP WHERE THE FRAME WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED BOTH THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 87,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A LARGE HOLE NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 106,0…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A LARGE HOLE NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 106,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TRAILING ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TRAILING ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ UPDATED 11/04/10*JB
Official recalls
410V436000 · 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.
02V213000 · Air Bags:frontal
Aug 9, 2002
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.
01V055000 · Air Bags:frontal
Feb 22, 2001
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.
00V298000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Oct 5, 2000
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.
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NHTSA investigations
3DP18001 · Fuel Tank Retention Failure
Opened May 23, 2018 · Closed Mar 5, 2020
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
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.