1980 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V058000 on 05/17/1981

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Manufactured:

07/31/1979 - 11/30/1980

Affected:

133,000

Defect:

On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

Correction:

Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks and passenger vehicles equipped withcontinuous fuel injection systems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: under these conditions, if fuel filler cap is openedrapidly, fuel could spurt out onto nearby persons, possibly causing skinirritation or fire in the presence of a source of ignition.note: fuel filler cap should be opened slowly to reduce chances of fuelspillage until the dealer has made the necessary modifications.

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Campaign:

83V117000 on 11/22/1983

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Manufactured:

08/31/1975 - 07/31/1982

Affected:

930,000

Defect:

The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.

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