1998 ISUZU AMIGO
7 recalls — 99 complaints — 39 TSBs
12V306000 Jun 29, 2012
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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, MARYLAN... Read more
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.
Remedy
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 V... Read more
02I002000 Jun 3, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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 PR... Read more
01I002000 May 29, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART.
Remedy
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 TH... Read more
00V058000 Mar 2, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.
98V260000 Oct 20, 1998
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOUR SUNSHADE HOLDERS AND RE-BOND THEM TO THE SUNROOF GLASS.
98V170000 Jul 24, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES.
98V111000 May 26, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIGHT AND LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS.
Complaint Statistics
99 total complaints
15 crashes 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Aug 3, 2020
REAR TRAILING ARMS OF VEHICLE RIPPED OFF FROM THE FRAME AND CAUSED THE REAR AXLE TO DRIVE UP UNDER THE VEHICLE. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN OF HIGHWAY. FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION AND INSUFFICIENT WELD OF CONTROL ARM BRACKET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Aug 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIUS ARM BRACKETS, CROSS MEMBERS, AND BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO PE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Aug 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIUS ARM BRACKETS, CROSS MEMBERS, AND BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO PE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 9, 2013
Incident date: Feb 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON AUGUST 3, 2013. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT HAD ONLY BEEN ONE WEEK... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: Dec 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END SWAYED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LOWER LINK BRACKET WAS FRACTURED. THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 3, 2010
MY 1998 ISUZU AMIGO (WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW) IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE REAR END OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT SO BAD THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. I AM TOLD IT IS NOT FIXABLE. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE BACK END OF THE TRUCK HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND I CAN'T CONTROL IT. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mar 30, 2008
Incident date: Feb 22, 2008
I HAVE A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO, THERE WAS ONE RECALL ON THE SUN VISOR; BUT, THE SOLUTION ISUZU INSTATED IS SHORT TERM AND DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SUN SHADE DOES NOT REMAIN IN PLACE AND HAS DROP DOWN AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE CONTACTED ISUZU AN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 16, 2007
Incident date: May 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE'S TIRES, BUT THE TIRES REMAINED INFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER TIRE WAS COMPLETELY WARPED. THE TIRES WERE DOMINATOR ALL SEASON. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000. UPDATED 08/... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 6, 2006
Incident date: Feb 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR CONDITIONING RATTLED CONSTANTLY FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WHATEVER WAS RATTLING MAY DAMAGE THE ENGINE. UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 24, 2006
1998 ISUZU AMIGO WITH 95000 MILES HAD THE OIL PUMP SHELL OUT DESTROYING THE CRANK AND BLOCK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH CLEAN OIL AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 10, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2003
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THE VALVES WERE KNOCKING ,AND IT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE LIFTERS. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 23, 2005
Incident date: Apr 3, 2005
I WAS TRAVELING S/B FRY 99 AT KIMBERLINA RD, JUST NORTH OF BAKERSFLELD CALIF. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROX 70 TO 75 MPH. AT THIS TIME I HEARD A LOUD "THUD" AGAINST THE LEFT DOOR OF MY 1998 ISUZU AMIGO, THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND HAD STRUCK THE SI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 6, 2004
Incident date: Apr 30, 2004
TO START OFF I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE TIMING BELT. I JUST HAPPEN TO FIND IT MYSELF ON THE INTERNET DOING A SEARCH FOR RECALLS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ISUZU AND HAD 2 OF THE RECALLS FIXED. (TIMING BET "BELT KIT" AND REAR AXLE "BOLT KIT") THIS WAS ON FEB, 5 2003 AT 88803 MILES.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Apr 20, 2004
Incident date: Apr 20, 2004
BRAKES RELEASE ON 1998 ISUZU. ALL 4 BRAKES RELEASE SUDDENLY IF ONE WHEEL HITS BUMP AND SKIPS. PLASTIC SIDEWALL BY GAS PEDAL CATCHES INSIDE SHOE AND PREVENTS QUICK MOVES FROM GAS TO BRAKE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 12, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT STOPS OR WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE TURNS. AT WHICH POINT, POWER STEERING IS IMPOSSIBLE AND THIS PRESENTS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED IN 11/2002, RECURRED IN 05/2003, BOTH TIMES, THE DEALER RECTIFIED PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Feb 16, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2004
COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY FELL OFF ----- THE SECOUND TIME------ COOLING FAN SUPPORT BOLTS BROKE. ALUMINUN HOUSING AT BOTTOM OF SUPPORT BROKE-OUT. COOLING FAN CLUTCH BROKE. FAN BELT TORE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Feb 16, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2003
COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY SUPPORT AND FAN FELL OFF WHEN DRIVING. COOLING FAN SUPPORT BROKE IN HALF, COOLING FAN SUPPORT BOLTS BROKE, FAN BELT TORE, PARTS OF THE ALUMINUM HOUSINGS OF MOTOR CRACKED AND BROKE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL GUAGE HAS STOPPED REPORTING THE LEVEL OF FUEL CORRECTLY. IT CAN BOUNCE ANYWHERE FROM A 1/4 TO 1/2 A TANK OFF OF WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 11, 2000
I OWN A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN DEC. 2000 REQUIRING MY PAINT TO BE REPLACED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. WHEN THEY MATCHED THE PAINT TO THE COLOR BY ISUZU IT WAS WRONG . ALL THE INSIDE DOORS ARE RED BUT THE PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE IS PURPLE. I TRIED MANY TIMES TO GET ISUZU TO TAKE RESPON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 11, 2003
CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE STORE, CAME OUT OF THE STORE, AND TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. HE CALLED A MECHANIC, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSE BOX. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS FOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 11, 2003
CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE STORE, CAME OUT OF THE STORE, AND TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. HE CALLED A MECHANIC, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSE BOX. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS FOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: Jan 2, 2003
THE MANUFACTURER SEALED POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP/CONTAINER HAD COME OFF (SEAL WAS NOT BROKEN) EMPTYING THE STEERING FLUID CONTAINER IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER STEERRING THE VEHICLE THUS CAUSING A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND FRA... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jun 20, 2003
BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET OR IF THE VEHICLE GETS IN A POTHOLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. CONSUMER HAD PAID OVER $200.00 TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Mar 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED TIME CHAIN BELT BLEW OUT FORCING THE VEHICLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE ABS RECALL 02 I 002 000, AFTER THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 11, 2003
Incident date: Dec 20, 2002
I BEGAN EXPERIENCING BRAKING PROBLEMS ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHEN STOPPING SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCES. I HAD THE BRAKES INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE PADS WERE IN GOOD CONDITION. I PROCEEDED TO SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND A SAFETY ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2003
THE CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND LANDED NOISE FIRST, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2003
THE CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL VEHICLE, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND LANDED NOISE FIRST, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2003
THE CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND LANDED NOISE FIRST, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2003
THE CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND LANDED NOISE FIRST, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Apr 3, 2003
Incident date: Mar 20, 2003
THE CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WENT OVER A 15 FEET. DEEP EMBANKMENT. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN CONSUMER, WHICH RESULTED IN CHEST INJURIES. *JB
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Sep 16, 1998
BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING WET WEATHER OF WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THE CONSUMER HAS PAID OVER $200.00 TO GET BRAKES FIXED, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. CURRENTLY SPENT $250 FOR NEW... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Sep 16, 1998
BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING WET WEATHER OF WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THE CONSUMER HAS PAID OVER $200.00 TO GET BRAKES FIXED, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. CURRENTLY SPENT $250 FOR NEW... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 25, 2003
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE BRAKES ON MY CAR HAVE WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY SAID THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. DURING THE SUMMER I GOT A NOTICE THAT ISUZU WOULD BE "FIXING" BRAKES ON VARIOUS CARS - IT WAS NOT A RECALL, BUT THEY ... Read more
TIRES
Jan 19, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
SUNFOOF - CLAMP HAS BROKEN OFF. SEATBELTS- DRIVER SIDE LATCHES AND COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING, PASSANGER SIDE LOCKS WHEN PUTTING ON AND WHILE IN A SITTING POSITION WITH OUT CAR MOVING. STEERING & CONTROL- CAR VIBRATES, DRIVES ROUGH, PULLS AND CONSUMES A LOT OF GAS WHEN AT HWY MILES. GAS GAUGE- NO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 19, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
SUNFOOF - CLAMP HAS BROKEN OFF. SEATBELTS- DRIVER SIDE LATCHES AND COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING, PASSANGER SIDE LOCKS WHEN PUTTING ON AND WHILE IN A SITTING POSITION WITH OUT CAR MOVING. STEERING & CONTROL- CAR VIBRATES, DRIVES ROUGH, PULLS AND CONSUMES A LOT OF GAS WHEN AT HWY MILES. GAS GAUGE- NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jan 2, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Dec 10, 2002
NUMEROUS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMBINATION SWITCHES FAILING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: Nov 16, 1998
CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 I00 000,BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. MR....*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 8, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ABS LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Feb 3, 2002
HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED; MECHANIC DETERMINED A LEAK IN THE RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) INTAKE MANIFOLD (FITTING) CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHENEVER SLOWING DOWN OR WHILE IDLING; ALSO PRESENTED DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE STALLED AT APPROX. 40 MPH EXITING ON A EXIT RAMP TO ENTER THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED; MECHANIC DETERMINED A LEAK IN THE RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) INTAKE MANIFOLD (FITTING) CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHENEVER SLOWING DOWN OR WHILE IDLING; ALSO PRESENTED DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE STALLED AT APPROX. 40 MPH EXITING ON A EXIT RAMP TO ENTER THE ... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jan 9, 2002
I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR, AND HAVE HAD A FLAT TIRE AS MANY AS 4 TIMES WITHIN THE YEAR DUE TO ALL KINDS OF CIRCUMSTANCES. EACH TIME THAT A TIRE IS TAKEN OFF FOR REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT, THE TIRE STUD STRIPS AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME EACH TIME A TIRE IS REMOVED. WHEN I IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 28, 2001
TIMING BELT BROKE THREE TIMES . DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND REPAIRED EACH TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2001
FUEL INJECTION LEAKS, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 28, 2001
VEHICLE DECELERATED, AND WHEN APPLYING CLUTCH VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. AFTER INSPECTION BY DEALER. IT WAS DETEERMINED THAT THERE WAS A TOOTH ERROR IN COMPUTER PROGRAM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 28, 2001
VEHICLE DECELERATED, AND WHEN APPLYING CLUTCH VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. AFTER INSPECTION BY DEALER. IT WAS DETEERMINED THAT THERE WAS A TOOTH ERROR IN COMPUTER PROGRAM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 ISUZU AMIGO
39 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0304S003
Sep 1, 2003
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT TURN TO THE LOCK POSITION AND THE IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. *TT
0311S004
Aug 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 3, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 2, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002 PHASE 3 OF A 4 PHASE RELEASE. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 1, 2003
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT
0305S001
May 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
0309S001B
Apr 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT
0309S001A
Mar 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002. *TT
0205S003
Dec 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT
IB0101S003
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEC LONG BLOCK/PARTIAL ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *SLC
SB0111S006
Jul 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14327313 MAY EXPERIENCE MUD FLAP INTERFERENCE CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN. *TT
IB0101S002
Jun 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HEC ENGINE TIMING BELT SCRAPPING. *TT
IB0109S001
Jun 1, 2001
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
IB0110S001
Mar 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR SHAFT ALIGNMENT ON THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TT
IB0104S002
Mar 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION. *TT
IB0004S005
Dec 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE P1640 AND P1650 OUTPUT DRIVE CODES WHICH REFER TO OUTPUT DRIVER CIRCUIT CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE PCM. *TT
IB0004S009
Dec 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH A LONG BLOCK WILL SET CODE P1336 FOR TOOTH ERROR CORRECTION. *TT
IB0004S008
Dec 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
SB0002S002
Mar 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
SB0014S001
Feb 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
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
SB0004S001
Jan 1, 2000
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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
SB9909S002
Nov 1, 1999
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING 2WD REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
SB9901S002
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INFORMATION: TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL AND DOHC V6 VALVE ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE. *TT
SB9908S001
Apr 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE - WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT
SB9914S003
Feb 1, 1999
500000 CHILD SEAT
AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TT
SB9802L002
Nov 1, 1998
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY. *TT
SB9811L004
Nov 1, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SAFETY CAMPAIGN / SUNSHADE HOLDER REPAIR FOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FACTORY SUNROOF FROM VIN RANGE W4327875 TO W4376648. *TT
SB9813L007
Nov 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE AUDIO SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE OR NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL, ASSOCIATED WITH NOISES COMING FROM THE SPEAKER(S). *TT
9811L002
May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE SOFT WINDOWS BEFORE LOWERINGTHE SOFT-TOP. *YC
98040101L001
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION. *YC
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU AMIGO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98046
Opened: Aug 19, 1998 — Closed: Oct 28, 1998
SUNSHADE RETAINER FAILURE
CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE INTERIOR SUNSHADE FOR THE SUNROOF DROPPED ONTO THEM WHILE DRIVING THEIR VEHICLE
EA95009
Opened: Mar 10, 1995 — Closed: Aug 2, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90059
Opened: Mar 15, 1990 — Closed: Jun 22, 1990
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
ISUZU AMIGO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU AMIGO across all model years (1989–2001).
19
Total Recalls
221
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
ISUZU AMIGO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.