Isuzu Trooper Ii 1988
Model Trooper Ii made in 1988 by Isuzu got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, trailer hitches and visibility.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V062000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 08/01/1987 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 22591 | 04/04/1988 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 04/14/1988 | 04/19/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Guide pin on rear disc brake caliper support could have loosened during transport and would no longer hold the caliper in correct position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in brake drag, premature brake padwear and partial loss of braking power with the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install brake caliper guide pin kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear disc brakes.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E023000 | REESE PRODUCTS, INC | E (Equipment) | 670 | 07/22/1993 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/22/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: trailer hitch.equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V001000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 11/01/1986 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 463 | 01/20/1989 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 12/04/1989 | 01/18/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to insufficient clearance between a bolt that fixes the heater to the vehicle body and a fuel delivery pipe and between a rear heater hose clip, use under servere conditions could cause pipe rupture and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new lines and a clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear heater.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with rear heaters. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE91040 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 01/28/1991 | 05/23/1991 | LUG STUD FRACTURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/20/1996 | |||
| Engine compartment fire while driving; smoke started coming from underhood, pulled over, checked, fire in area of firewall; cause unknown; vehicle totaled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | 05/30/1988 | |
| Multiple engine failures. a pin hole in the cylinder allowed the antifreeze into the combustion chamber. | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 3 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Engine gaskets and cylinders failure. | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1987 | |
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 1 | 03/17/1988 | |
| Cylinder cover cracked. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 171000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1988 isuzu trooper 2. the contact stated that after taking his vehicle to a independent mechanic for regular service they informed him that his rear suspension had rusted and was too dangerous to drive or to repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 171,000. tb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/14/2002 | |||
| I have in front of me nhtsa recall notice 01t016000 which recall firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tires with dot serial numbers ending in 7 (among other numbers). i have these tires on my car. i called the 800 number in the recall notice for firestone, but they deny there is any recall. how do i get firestone to follow the recall? *nlm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle began to shake violently, consumer reduced speed, got out of vehicle and found both rear tires had large separations, and also a bulge on the right front tire, consumer has replaced all 4 (30x930 15 lemains tires) consumer was advised that his tires were not included in the firestone recall. *jb | |||