4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 1999-02-11
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Consequence
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Notes
Owner notification began december 8, 1998.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 1-800-255-6727.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1997-02-03
Description
The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, windshield mounting.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
Corrective Action
All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
Notes
Owner notification began january 30, 1997. Note:owners who do not have their vehicle replaced or their purchase price refunded should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 1996-04-17
Description
A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.
Notes
System: lighting; lamp; head lights; fmvss no. 108. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: 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. Als0 contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2003-06-06
Description
On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).