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2000 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. the payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validated payload. if the vehicle were loaded to the incorrectly labeled payload, it may not ride and handle in the manner that the driver expects.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.

Recall Notes

owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.

1998 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. an engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.

Corrective Action

the clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.

1997 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

Corrective Action

brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

1997 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

Corrective Action

if a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

1996 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

1996 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.

Recall Notes

all vehicles have been repurchased. this campaign is 100%.

1996 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Isuzu Hombre

Component

Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.