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1983 ISUZU IMPULSE

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs

83V071000 Jul 29, 1983
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
BOLT LOCATED IN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED. THE BOLT MAY COME OFF AND BRAKING ACTION COULD BECOME IMPAIRED.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, BOLTS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
3,342 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1983 ISUZU IMPULSE

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
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
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 IMPULSE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE89155 Opened: Aug 15, 1989 — Closed: Jan 9, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BALL JOINT FAILURES
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ISUZU IMPULSE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU IMPULSE across all model years (1983–1992).

5 Total Recalls
41 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

ISUZU IMPULSE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1994 0 1 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 28 View
1990 1 5 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 0 1 View
1985 1 4 View
1984 0 1 View
1983 (current) 1 0

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