Make : ISUZU | Model : TROOPER | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990701 - 20000831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V376000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001127 | Date Received by ODI: 20001114 | Date Added to Database: 20001116 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18462 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |