1998 ISUZU AMIGO Recalls (7)

Campaign:
98V111000 on 05/26/1998
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
11/30/1997 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
3,044
Defect:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the strength of the rear seat belt shoulder anchorage is not to design specifications and does not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
The rear seat belts would not provide adequate protection in the event of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install new right and left rear seat belt anchor bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin june 15, 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 1-800-643-4070, extension 256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
98V170000 on 07/28/1998
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
06/30/1997 - 02/27/1998
Affected:
55,475
Defect:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. a ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. this improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. s
Consequence:
If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin august 24, 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 or honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
98V260000 on 10/19/1998
Component:
Visibility:sun roof assembly
Manufactured:
11/30/1997 - 06/29/1998
Affected:
9,377
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a sunroof sunshade. the primer applied to prepare the surface prior to bonding the sunshade holders to the sunroof weakened the bonding strength of the adhesive, resulting in an unsatisfactory bond of the holder to the sunroof.
Consequence:
This condition can result in separation of the holder, causing the sunshade to fall, possibly striking a vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will remove all four sunshade holders and re-bond them to the sunroof glass.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 9, 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 1-800-382-2238.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V058000 on 03/09/2000
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
11/30/1997 - 08/30/1998
Affected:
213,736
Defect:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
Consequence:
The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2000. 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 1-800-643-4070, ext. 343.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01I002000 on 06/04/2001
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program.
Campaign:
02I002000 on 06/04/2002
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Affected:
161,927
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.
Consequence:
Extended stopping distance could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the abs that is based on the algorithm used in isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. this campaign will be conducted in phases, with the my 1998 2wd vehicles covered first, since they have experienced the most problems. owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
12V306000 on 06/28/2012
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
01/11/1998 - 08/10/1998
Affected:
14,756
Defect:
Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. these vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
Consequence:
Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. for vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. for vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. in the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book 'private party' price. all inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. for vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. the recall began during july 2012. isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 ISUZU AMIGO TSBs (31)

Bulletin:
98040101L001
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with engine oil contamination. *yc
Bulletin:
9811L002
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on removing the soft windows before loweringthe soft-top. *yc
Bulletin:
SB9914S003
Component:
500000 child seat
Summary:
Availability of supplemental information booklet for installing child safety seats. *tt
Bulletin:
SB9908S001
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire pressure - workshop manual revisions. *tt
Bulletin:
SB9909S002
Component:
034430 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum
Summary:
Subject regarding 2wd rear drum brake adjustment procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
SB9901S002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Maintenance schedule information: timing belt replacement interval and dohc v6 valve adjustment schedule. *tt
Bulletin:
SB0004S001
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit one or more abs diagnostic trouble codes such as: rear speed sensor open or shorted; speed sensor missing; wheel speed input abnormality. *tt
Bulletin:
SB0002S002
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Service information regarding all affected vehicles with the p1441 evaporative emission code that has been diagnosed with no fault found from the appropriate flow chart in the driveability and emissions manual. *tt
Bulletin:
SB0014S001
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
American isuzu motors inc. is pleased to announce the availability of top tether child restraint seat anchor bracket kits for certain isuzu sport utility vehicles. the use of this anchor bracket may be necessary when installing certain ch
Bulletin:
SB9813L007
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
On some affected vehicles, the audio system may become inoperative or not fully functional, associated with noises coming from the speaker(s). *tt
Bulletin:
SB9802L002
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Some affected vehicles may experience a condition in which the instrument panel fuel gauge reads inaccurately. *tt
Bulletin:
SB9811L004
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Safety campaign / sunshade holder repair for model vehicles equipped with the factory sunroof from vin range w4327875 to w4376648. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0004S005
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin provides information on the p1640 and p1650 output drive codes which refer to output driver circuit conditions related to the pcm. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0004S008
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may randomly set a pcm code p0502 in a deceleration mode usually with 0% throttle. the malfunction indicator light will only set after the fault has been detected for two consecutive key cycles. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0004S009
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles that have recently had the engine replaced with a long block will set code p1336 for tooth error correction. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0104S002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding p0337 crankshaft position sensor circuit low input correction. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0110S001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Information regarding sector shaft alignment on the steering rack assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
SB0111S006
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 14327313 may experience mud flap interference causing a rubbing sound when making a turn. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0101S002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding hec engine timing belt scrapping. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0109S001
Component:
034430 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum
Summary:
Subject regarding drum brake adjustment procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
IB0101S003
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding the availability of hec long block/partial engine assemblies. *slc
Bulletin:
0205S003
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt
Bulletin:
0309S001C
Component:
046100 service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Abs (anti-lock brake system), coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign. *tt
Bulletin:
0305S001
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt
Bulletin:
0309S001A
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Abs (anti-lock brake system), coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign 02i-002. *tt
Bulletin:
0309S001B
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Abs (anti-lock brake system), coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign. *tt
Bulletin:
0309S001C
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Abs (anti-locking brake) system, coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign 02i-002 phase 3 of a 4 phase release. *tt
Bulletin:
0309S001C
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Abs (anti-locking brake) system, coil integrated module replacement phase 3 announcement. *tt
Bulletin:
0311S004
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Poor and/or loose door weatherstrip position. *tt
Bulletin:
0304S003
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Ignition switch does not turn to the lock position and the ignition key cannot be removed. *tt
Bulletin:
0709002
Component:
045300 service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Summary:
Rear brake rotors. *kb

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