Isuzu Trooper 1985

Model Trooper made in 1985 by Isuzu got 5 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, structure. The car had some investigations: structure, visibility. There was one recall concerning structure . The car has one 1949cc engine.

Trooper year 1985

Model
Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1985

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
(1949CC)	4	Manual, 4 gears	4WD	19/21/20	21/27/23	Regular	$ 938	18	84 831
(1949CC)	4	Manual, 4 gears	4WD	19/21/20	21/27/23	Regular	$ 938	18	84 831

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
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
92V093000	ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED	from 09/01/1983 to 08/01/1987	V (Vehicle)	49300	11/24/1992	ODI	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	07/27/1992	07/31/1992
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary.
Notes	System: rear door hinges.vehicle description: utility vehicle.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STRUCTURE
PE91046	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	02/19/1991	07/15/1991	REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
	There is no summary currently available
EA91033	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	07/15/1991	07/28/1992	REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION	92V093000
	There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY
PE90059	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	03/15/1990	06/22/1990	WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS
	There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
EA92018	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	06/02/1992	04/02/1993	HEATER CORE FAILURE
	There is no summary currently available
DP92005	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	03/03/1992	06/02/1992	DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
	Defective heater cores

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
04/15/1990		5	05/01/1987
	1st incident occurred 1990 at 5 mph. lost power. wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2nd incident occurred at 40 mph, near cliff. wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. several thousand miles later, noise & axle housing oil spill. repaired in new york city. several thousand miles later, another axle housing oil spill. in 1991, nhtsa reports that they have not heard of similar incidents & can't help. sold vehicle at loss with full disclosure & recommendation to replace full axle housing. 9 years later, i hear of a similar incident in another isuzu trooper. nhtsa database (2000) reports no recall in this area. is this serious enough of a safety issue for nhtsa to examine?*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
04/15/1990		5	05/01/1987
	1st incident occurred 1990 at 5 mph. lost power. wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2nd incident occurred at 40 mph, near cliff. wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. several thousand miles later, noise & axle housing oil spill. repaired in new york city. several thousand miles later, another axle housing oil spill. in 1991, nhtsa reports that they have not heard of similar incidents & can't help. sold vehicle at loss with full disclosure & recommendation to replace full axle housing. 9 years later, i hear of a similar incident in another isuzu trooper. nhtsa database (2000) reports no recall in this area. is this serious enough of a safety issue for nhtsa to examine?*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
04/15/1990		5	05/01/1987
	1st incident occurred 1990 at 5 mph. lost power. wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2nd incident occurred at 40 mph, near cliff. wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. several thousand miles later, noise & axle housing oil spill. repaired in new york city. several thousand miles later, another axle housing oil spill. in 1991, nhtsa reports that they have not heard of similar incidents & can't help. sold vehicle at loss with full disclosure & recommendation to replace full axle housing. 9 years later, i hear of a similar incident in another isuzu trooper. nhtsa database (2000) reports no recall in this area. is this serious enough of a safety issue for nhtsa to examine?*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
09/11/1996		1	06/06/1996
	Frame rusted where torsion bar is welded.
09/03/1995
	The frame has rusted through entirely and broke in half and caused the driver to go into a ditch. please describe. tt