1981 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK

3 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs

82V016000 Feb 23, 1982
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALONG POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TIE ROD COULD SEPARATE FRO... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
5,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
81V106000 Sep 9, 1981
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS DUE TO AN IMPROPER MACHINE SET-UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Remedy
THE TIE ROD ENDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
4,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
81V058000 May 15, 1981
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
133,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1981 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK

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
350000 EQUIPMENT1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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 PICKUP TRUCK

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

SQ96009 Opened: Jan 10, 1996
SQ — Open — Model Year: 1994
BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN
ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.LOSS OF AN ITEM THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE SAFETY COSEQUENCES.THIS SQ IS OPENED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
EA92018 Opened: Jun 2, 1992 — Closed: Apr 2, 1993
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1984
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK across all model years (1979–1995).

24 Total Recalls
93 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
10 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1997 0 1 View
1996 0 1 View
1995 3 13 View
1994 3 22 View
1993 1 7 View
1992 1 9 View
1991 2 7 View
1990 2 11 View
1989 1 10 View
1988 1 3 View
1987 0 2 View
1986 0 5 View
1984 0 2 View
1982 3 0 View
1981 (current) 3 0
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View

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