1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK

3 recalls — 22 complaints — 4 TSBs

06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
02V281000 Oct 15, 2002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REA... Read more
14,449 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
96V170002 Sep 17, 1996
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.
36,075 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 8, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE 4 FEET UP FROM THE GROUND ON A LIFT AT STATE INSPECTION STATION. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 28, 2003
Incident date: Jan 8, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL INTO THE ANTIFREEZE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Nov 24, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY CAN SMELL GASOLINE WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING VIBRATION.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 25, 1995
FRONT ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Sep 24, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED, VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 6, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 6, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 6, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. *DSH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
WINDOWS LOOSE, ALLOWING WIND/RAIN TO LEAK INTO INTERIOR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
RUBBER FILL PIPE DOES NOT PROTECT AREA FROM PROJECTILES.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
CLUTCH PEDAL AREA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR PEOPLE WITH LARGE FEET.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ENGINE LOSES POWER ON UPGRADES, AS WELL AS LEAKING OIL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
OIL DIPSTICK GETS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN HANDS DUE TO ITS LOCATION, ALSO OIL FILLER HOLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS WITHOUT SPILLING OIL DUE TO ITS LOCATION.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
SEAT BELT LATCHES IN MIDDLE OF SEAT, LEAVING INSUFFICIENT SEAT ROOM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VALVES FAIL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 5, 1996
Incident date: Dec 19, 1995
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH IN AN ACCIDENT AT 35MPH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 5, 1996
Incident date: Dec 19, 1995
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH IN AN ACCIDENT AT 35MPH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 5, 1996
Incident date: Dec 19, 1995
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH IN AN ACCIDENT AT 35MPH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 3, 1995
Incident date: Feb 22, 1994
THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 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
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 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 (current) 3 22
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 3 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View

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