Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V306000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 07/31/1998 to 10/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 11221 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/29/2012 | 06/29/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. these vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. for vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. for vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. in the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 00V058000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 07/01/1998 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 213736 | 03/31/2000 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 03/02/2000 | 03/10/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2000. 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, ext. 343.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Hello i am the owner of a isuzu amigo i didn't know about the damage to the undercarriage until after i bought it. 10-7-2012 i brought it to my personal mechanic when i found the damage on 10-24-12. after that, i found out about the recall, and sent the car to a dealer, isuzu claims the recall has already been taken care of by the previous owner, and the excessive rust and damage is not covered by the recall. the dealership and my private mechanic say this car is not safe to drive, and the gas tank may fall out as a result of the rust damage, the transmission support is rusted badly and the brake lines are in bad shape as well. i was hoping they were going to just buy the car back from me as stated in the recall letter, i cant believe they say this damage is not covered. i know the car isn't new, but this rust is unbelievable. before i knew about the recall, i had it looked at and was told, that even if the parts are available, there isn't enough good metal to weld the new parts in. and was advised not to drive it. i am hoping you may have some advice and guidance for me. i am stuck now with an unsafe car. that i would never be able to sell to someone else. isuzu did admit to part of this excessive rust by honoring the first and second recalls, they have to realize there is more. i'm sure the dealer was instructed to only verify the parts listed in the recall and ignore the rest, as it is not covered , but out of concern for my safety they strongly suggested i have this car towed out of the lot. i guess the only way for isuzu to notice is if i drive this car until something breaks off, and i get into an accident. i cant afford another car right now. and i can't sell this one. please help! *tr | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Hello i am the owner of a isuzu amigo i didnt know about the damage to the undercarriage until after i bought it. 10-7-2012 i brought it to my personal mechanic when i found the damage on 10-24-12. after that, i found out about the recall, and sent the car to a dealer, isuzu claims the recall has already been taken care of by the previous owner, and the excessive rust and damage is not covered by the recall. the dealership and my private mechanic say this car is not safe to drive, and the gas tank may fall out as a result of the rust damage, the transmission support is rusted badly and the brake lines are in bad shape as well. i was hoping they were going to just buy the car back from me as stated in the recall letter, i cant believe they say this damage is not covered. i know the car isn't new, but this rust is unbelieveable. before i knew about the recall, i had it looked at and was told, that even if the parts are available, there isn't enough good metal to weld the new parts in. and was advised not to drive it. i am hoping you may have some advice and guidance for me. i am stuck now with an unsafe car. that i would never be able to sell to someone else. isuzu did admit to part of this excessive rust by honoring the first and second recalls, they have to realize there is more. i'm sure the dealer was instructed to only verify the parts listed in the recall and ignore the rest, as it is not covered , but out of concern for my safty they strongly suggested i have this car towed out of the lot. i guess the only way for isuzu to notice is if i drive this car until something breaks off, and i get into an accident. i cant afford another car right now. and i can't sell this one. please help | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 144586 | 1 | |
| While driving down the road at 30 mph, with three children ages 2, 8, and 11, in the vehicle the rear suspension gave out n broke thumping along the road, as my steering wheel veered to the right, yet my vehicle remained going straight without being able to be controlled. my mechanic was able to get the car the one mile to my home going at a speed of 5mp or less as there was no wheel control. after contacting isuzu regarding the rear suspension recall, even though i was the registered owner at time of recall i was never notified, isuzu had my vehicle towed to closest dealer where it was deemed irreparable, isuzu then took over a week to contact me regarding buying back my truck as a remedy to the problem, then requested a copy of my title, which i sent, then wanted a copy of my registration, which i sent, and now are asking for my bill of sale, which i gave the only copy of to the nysdmv, initially i was only told i needed my title, now needing extra documents, that i cannot furnish without extreme hassle, and also are very irresponsible, as they only have one contact number for all of north america, and only one representative answering the phone, the situation is very disheartening knowing me and my children could have died had the suspension let go 5 minutes prior when we were traveling at 60mph on the thruway, i need answers as they have recalled this part for faulty manufacturing yet are not doing anything to justify the problem. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 144586 | ||
| While driving down the road at 30 mph, with three children ages 2, 8, and 11, in the vehicle the rear suspension gave out n broke thumping along the road, as my steering wheel veered to the right, yet my vehicle remained going straight without being able to be controlled. my mechanic was able to get the car the one mile to my home going at a speed of 5mp or less as there was no wheel control. after contacting isuzu regarding the rear suspension recall, even though i was the registered owner at time of recall i was never notified, isuzu had my vehicle towed to closest dealer where it was deemed irrepairable, isuzu then took over a week to contact me regarding buying back my truck as a remedy to the problem, then requested a copy of my title, which i sent, then wanted a copy of my registration, which i sent, and now are asking for my bill of sale, which i gave the only copy of to the nysdmv, initially i was onyy told i needed my title, now needing extra documents, that i cannot furnish without extreme hassle, and also are very irresponsive, as they only have one contact number for all of north america, and only one representative answering the phone, the situation is very disheartening knowing me and my children could have died had the suspension let go 5 minutes prior when we were traveling at 60mph on the thruway, i need answers as they have recalled this part for faulty manufacturing yet are not doing anything to justify the problem. | |||
| 04/11/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Contact was driving down a side road at 20mph when the contact heard a loud clunk and imediately lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle spun out of control and onto a curb where once stopped they were able to drive it into a parking lot but only in four wheel drive. once inspected, it was determined that the rear part of the frame was so badly rusted that the rear driver side trailing arm and mount broke off the frame causing the rear axle to shift back in forth uncontrolably. when taken to a frame repair shop and state certified welder the frame and mounts were deemed beyond repairable and the vehicle completely unsafe to drive. upon further inspection the rear frame was rusting out so bad that it was that it was no longer structurally sound. this is the same issue that isuzu recalled the 98-2002 rodeos in which were stationed in the nations salt belt. many other owners are also having this same issue with the amigo's. this needs to be investigated as these vehicles in the salt belt are not safe to drive | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact was driving 35 mph when the passenger side traction bar fractured from the frame and the contact lost control of the vehicle momentarily. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that corrosion and rust caused the traction bar to fracture from the frame. the mechanic replaced the traction bar. the failure mileage was 146,000. kmj | |||
| 04/11/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Contact was driving down a side road at 20mph when the contact heard a loud clunk and imediately lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle spun out of control and onto a curb where once stopped they were able to drive it into a parking lot but only in four wheel drive. once inspected, it was determined that the rear part of the frame was so badly rusted that the rear driver side trailing arm and mount broke off the frame causing the rear axle to shift back in forth uncontrolably. when taken to a frame repair shop and state certified welder the frame and mounts were deemed beyond repairable and the vehicle completely unsafe to drive. upon further inspection the rear frame was rusting out so bad that it was that it was no longer structurally sound. this is the same issue that isuzu recalled the 98-2002 rodeos in which were stationed in the nations salt belt. many other owners are also having this same issue with the amigo's. this needs to be investigated as these vehicles in the salt belt are not safe to drive | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact was driving 35 mph when the passenger side traction bar fractured from the frame and the contact lost control of the vehicle momentarily. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that corrosion and rust caused the traction bar to fracture from the frame. the mechanic replaced the traction bar. the failure mileage was 146,000. kmj | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the passenger side traction bar broke from the frame. the contact lost control of the vehicle momentarily. the contact gained control of the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. the contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated corrosion and rust caused the traction bar to brake away from the frame. the mechanic replaced the traction bar to the frame. the failure mileage was 146,000. jo | |||
| 03/11/2012 | 144000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. while driving approximately 10 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact suddenly lost control and when the brakes were applied, the vehicle came to a stop. the rear driver side trailing arm link was fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was damaged beyond repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000. kmj | |||
| 03/11/2012 | 1444000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. while driving approximately 10 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact suddenly loss control and when the brakes were engaged the vehicle came to a stop. the rear driver's side trailing arm link fractured. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000. js | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact was driving 50 mph when the rear passenger side suspension fractured due to corrosion. the handling of the vehicle became extremely difficult. the vehicle was driven to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and welded the frame back together. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact was driving 50 mph when the rear passenger side suspension fractured due to corrosion. the handling of the vehicle became extremely difficult. the vehicle was driven to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and welded the frame back together. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/18/2012 | 154000 | 1 | |
| Hello, i took my 1999 isuzu amigo on august 18, 2012 to my mechanic that has been authorized by isuzu to diagnose the safety recall issued under the safety recall notice in july (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v306000). the inspection of the area specified under the recall disclosed very little rust and that the minimum service (classified by isuzu as condition 1) will apply. i was relieved and happy about the news. however, during the inspection, my mechanic noticed a significant rust issue with the rear interior bumper reinforcement (hidden underneath the exterior rubber rear bumper and only is visible when on a car lift). it was extremely rusted through and provided no protection to the amigo in the event of a rear collision. i instructed the mechanic to locate a replacement part and the replacement repair should be performed in a week. in talking to my mechanic, he has seen this frequently with isuzu amigos/rodeo sports, geo/chevy trackers, and suzuki vitaras (not the grand vitaras). it is the result of the salting of the roads (again, similar to the current isuzu amigo recall), and water accessing the area during the rain. i plan to have the new part rust proofed before having it installed to avoid this issue in the future. however, i believe this is an issue that should be looked into given it is a safety issue as it affects the rear bumper. i hope i provided enough information for you. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. while driving approximately 10 mph the contact lost control of the steering wheel. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to an auto repair shop where the mechanic stated the bracket that sustained the suspension fractured due to corrosion. the frame was also corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. rvk | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. while driving at approximately 10 mph the contact lost control of the steering. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to an auto repair shop. the mechanics stated the bracket that sustains the suspension had fractured due to corrosion. the frame was also corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. ds | |||
| 06/27/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact stated while driving 35 mph and he suddenly depress his brake the rear control arm brackets ripped apart from the frame. he then started to hear a noise and started losing control of the steering. he drove the vehicle to his home and after inspecting the rear of the vehicle he noticed the control arm dragging on the ground. the vehicle is now un-repairable and cannot be driven. the manufacturer was contacted and stated his vehicle was not covered under the recall and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 180,000...mw | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle lost control and spun around. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the control arm and brackets were severely corroded. the contact also stated the control arm and brackets were detached from the frame. the vehicle was towed home. an authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 00v058000 (suspension:rear). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000. sm. | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| Dealer is refusing to repair a recall concerning rear axle failure. *ak recall number 00v058. *slc | |||