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2004 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. this recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.

Corrective Action

a fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

for vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. the new cover will be made of a different material. the recall began on november 25, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2003 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, øcontrols and displays.ø the brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the diodes have been replaced. all vehicles have been repaired.

2003 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. this recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.

Corrective Action

a fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

for vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. the new cover will be made of a different material. the recall began on november 25, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2002 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

as a result of information obtained from a head impact test conducted by the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) to evaluate compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, øoccupant protection in interior impact,ø isuzu has designed a modification for certain 2002 model year isuzu axiom vehicles. the purpose of this modification is to enhance head impact crash protection for front seat occupants.

Corrective Action

the results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.

Recall Notes

isuzu will offer owners of the vehicles a free modification of the roof area of the vehicle in which energy absorbing components will be installed. owner notification began march 11, 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. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationøs auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. this recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.

Corrective Action

a fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

for vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. the new cover will be made of a different material. the recall began on november 25, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2002 Isuzu Axiom

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.