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2001 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). in certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v-253.

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). in certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v-253.

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). in certain high speed frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install fuel system shields.

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.

Corrective Action

if the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

the left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.

Corrective Action

the line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. if the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.

Corrective Action

the bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. the bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. if not, they will make the necessary repairs.

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Component

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

Consequence of Defect

the left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.

Corrective Action

the line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. if the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. the misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. specification seat belt.

Corrective Action

such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

this can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay rpm and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. this allows oil to leak from the camshaft.

Corrective Action

this can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.

Recall Notes

dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

this can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay rpm and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. this allows oil to leak from the camshaft.

Corrective Action

this can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.

Recall Notes

dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

this can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay rpm and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. this allows oil to leak from the camshaft.

Corrective Action

this can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.

Recall Notes

dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

this can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay rpm and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

1991 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.

Corrective Action

engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.

1991 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.

Corrective Action

this could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.

1991 Isuzu Trooper

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 Trooper

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.

Corrective Action

engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.

1990 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.

Corrective Action

this could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.

1990 Isuzu Trooper

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 Trooper

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.

1988 Isuzu Trooper

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.

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

install new lines and a clip.

1987 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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

1987 Isuzu Trooper

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.

1987 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

install new lines and a clip.

1986 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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

1986 Isuzu Trooper

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.

1985 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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

1984 Isuzu Trooper

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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