Recalls for 1987 Isuzu Trooper

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Posted on: 1992-07-31
Description
Trucks used in the salt-belt states can have accumulated corrosion in the hinges of the rear doors.  If the vehicles also have misaligned door latches and strikers, it is possible to close the doors in a false latch condition.

Consequence
In the false latch condition, the rear doors may givethe impression that the door is properly latched when it is not.  This could leadto passengers and/or cargo falling from rear doors which can open without priorwarning.

Corrective Action
Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary.

Notes
System: rear door hinges.vehicle description: utility vehicle.

DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 1993-07-27
Description
The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

Consequence
If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Replace the trailer hitch.

Notes
System: trailer hitch.equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no.  06070.note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext.  203.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Posted on: 1989-01-18
Description
Due to insufficient clearance between a bolt that fixes the heater to the vehicle body and a fuel delivery pipe and between a rear heater hose clip, use under servere conditions could cause pipe rupture and fuel leakage.

Consequence
This could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Install new lines and a clip.

Notes
System: rear heater.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with rear heaters.