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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V118000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 05/01/1990 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3023 | 07/17/1991 | ODI | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/12/1991 | 07/18/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The transmission fluid level gauges (dip sticks) installed in these vehicles are not to designed specifications. the gauge indicates that transmission fluid should be added when it is at the correct level. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Adding more transmission fluid than required will causethe fluid to leak through the fluid level gauge tube onto the manifold as theengine temperature rises. this creates a potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles with v6 engines andautomatic transmission vehicles.note: this recall is an addition of the 1991 isuzu rodeo to 90v167000. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB9505L002 | 05/01/1995 | 43089 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Tachometer wiring shorted. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| While driving at 55 mph on highway noticed smoke coming through the driver's side. vehicle caught on fire due to transmission failure after recall repairs. recall 91v118000. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leak causing vehicle to surge and experience a rough idle, prior to recall notice (91v118000), causing strong odor. *yc | |||
| 11/13/1994 | 3 | ||
| Transmission fire, causing injury. *sd | |||
| 03/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Transmission fluid overflowed onto exhaust manifold, causing fire. *dsh | |||
| 04/04/1991 | 15 | ||
| Transfer case failed, also leaky transmission/torque converter prior to/after recall repairs (91v-118). *ak | |||
| 11/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire due to leakage of transmission fluid leakage and sprayed on driver causing 2nd degree burns to face and arms. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 05/29/2005 | 180000 | 1 | 10/29/1999 |
| Dt: vehicle was destroyed in a fire. transmission indicator light came on, and driver pulled over and saw flames coming from under the hood. vehicle had a recall but callers vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. attempts were made to contact manufacturer, but caller couldn't reach anyone.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 01/20/1995 | |||
| Left rear wheel entire shaft slid out from differental. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 2 | 04/20/1991 | ||
| Replaced leaking rear axle seals/bearings. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| Clutch failed. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/05/1995 | |||
| Whole differential went out vehicle is only four years old isuzu have put in many call to manufacturer with no assistant. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Consumer concerned with the possibility of fire due to the risk of transmission fluid spilling onto the hot engine parts. | |||