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2000 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program.

1999 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program.

1999 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.

Corrective Action

the bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

1999 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.

Corrective Action

extended stopping distance could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the abs that is based on the algorithm used in isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. this campaign will be conducted in phases, with the my 1998 2wd vehicles covered first, since they have experienced the most problems. owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. a ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. this improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. s

Corrective Action

if a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the strength of the rear seat belt shoulder anchorage is not to design specifications and does not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Corrective Action

the rear seat belts would not provide adequate protection in the event of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install new right and left rear seat belt anchor bolts.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.

Corrective Action

the bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Visibility:Sun Roof Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a sunroof sunshade. the primer applied to prepare the surface prior to bonding the sunshade holders to the sunroof weakened the bonding strength of the adhesive, resulting in an unsatisfactory bond of the holder to the sunroof.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in separation of the holder, causing the sunshade to fall, possibly striking a vehicle occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove all four sunshade holders and re-bond them to the sunroof glass.

1998 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.

Corrective Action

extended stopping distance could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the abs that is based on the algorithm used in isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. this campaign will be conducted in phases, with the my 1998 2wd vehicles covered first, since they have experienced the most problems. owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.

1994 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 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.

1994 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

1991 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

the weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

replace the trailer hitch.

1990 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

the weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

replace the trailer hitch.

1989 Isuzu Amigo

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

the weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

replace the trailer hitch.