Isuzu Hombre 1996 - Visibility - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Isuzu Hombre 1996

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

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
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
03V210000	ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED	from 06/01/1996 to 08/31/1997	V (Vehicle)	14860	07/14/2003	ODI	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	06/02/2003	06/06/2003
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
97V008002	ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED	from 02/01/1996 to 04/30/1996	V (Vehicle)	8	01/30/1997	MFR	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	01/29/1997	02/03/1997	571	212
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
Corrective Summary	All vehicles have been repurchased. this campaign is 100%.
Notes	Owner notification began january 30, 1997. note:owners who do not have their vehicle replaced or their purchase price refunded should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
98V150002	ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED	from 09/01/1995 to 05/31/1996	V (Vehicle)	8925	12/15/1998	ODI	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	07/01/1998	02/11/1999
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Notes	Owner notification began december 8, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
97090198L001	09/01/1997	54230	Vehicles may experience a wind rush noise coming fromthe passenger-side dash when the mode knob is set to max a/c and the fan control is set for low speed. *yc	03/30/1998
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
SB9804L007	12/01/1998	6092451	Some vehicles from vin t8700001 through t8708925 may exhibit a condition in which the windshield wier motor may fail after a year or more of vehicle operation. *tt	12/07/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
EA02006	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	05/31/2002	07/23/2003	WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE	03V159000
	As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	05/31/2002	07/23/2003	WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE	03V210000
	As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
09/30/2003		1
	Both side rearview exterior mirrors broke on different occasions. dealer notified. ak both mirrors fell off. ts *nlm
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
		1
	Consumer states that windshield wipers quit working ,no warning. dealer states that modular needs replacing. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
		1
	Windshield wiper work intermittently during usage. ak there was a 20 percent failure rate. the problem would worsen when wet. scc *jb

	While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked sporadically. *jb
08/28/2001
	Windshield wipers were working intermittently. currently, not at all. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
04/01/2000		8	04/01/1997
	First time i brought this in they said if it happenes again bring it back when they fixed it i had to pay for the part and labor they said there was no recall on my model of vehicle. but they said on other models there was a recall. it had cost me approximately 200 dollars to have this fixed, and now i see there was a recall. i never even got a letter from the manufacturer on this problem. why? why did i have to pay to fix it, if there was a recall. *ak
11/02/2001		5	09/01/1997
	Need this repaired as soon as possible to prevent accident. need auto for work. no safety defect stated. *ak
03/18/1999			04/01/1996
	We were informed that this was a recall-but dealership said no! nosafety defect listed. *ak
09/05/1997		50
	Windshield wipers start and stop when ever they want.they do not work at all now, especially when it rains!!! i have had this same problem on the last 3 chevy products that i have owned.our local dealer said he has replaced over 200 units in the last year,and parts for this wiper unit are not avalible at any auto parts store.virtually ever person i have spoken with who owns a chevy has the same problem.this should be a recall item,but instead the dealers are making millions of dollars off this problem.

	Windshield wipers would work intermittently . consumer tried to call manufacturer 3 times, no reply. please provide further information. *ak
02/15/1999
	Recall 98v150002. wiindshield wipers work intermittently. a/c blows out warm air. dealer not aware of problems. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak
		1
	Windshield wipers stop in the upward positon while driving.
08/27/1998		20	05/01/1997
	When driving vehicle in rain windshield wipers work intermittently, and the consumer has to pull over when it is raining very hard. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
06/01/2004		1
	Recall notice regarding windshield wiper motor. mr the consumer requested reimbursement. the windshield wiper motor was replaced. sc
		1
	The windshield wiper motor on the truck would perform erratic or quit working while in use with no warning. the owner replaced the motor with another one that eventually repeated the erratical operation. the owner is concerned and feel that the manufacture should be responsible for this. please describe details. *mr
05/01/2002
	98 v 15 000/windshield wipers: fuel fumes are getting into vehicle. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
02/10/2000		25	01/01/1997
	There was a recall on this that ended the month before my truck was built. i could not get the manufacturer to take care of the problem so i had it repaired myself. the electrical shop i went to showed me the broken solder points on the plug connector. after those where resoldered have had no problems. cost to me $75.00 i have meet several other people with the same wiper motors on several different styles of cheverolet and isuzu trucks that have the same problem. but it looks like chevrolet takes care of their customers. *ak
02/10/2000		3	01/01/1997
	Windshield wipers have failed several times due to wiring problem and nearly casing an accident the first time while driving on the hiway at 55 mph during heavy rain. dealer and manufacturer have both told me it is my problem or pay to have it fixed. my truck was manufatured in june of 1996 and falls out of the recall dates (may 1996) for the same problem. *ak
07/14/1999
	Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. after a few minutes, windshield wipers may come back on. sometimes driver will play with the wipers to get them to work again. dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has been corrected at owner's expense. truck not included in recall 98v150002,windshield wiper wiring due to vin. *ak
12/10/1998		1
	Windshield wiper circuit board failed/replaced prior to recall, wipers failed several times while driving in the rain, had to be restarted each time. (98v-150)