1988 ISUZU TROOPER II

3 recalls — 8 complaints — 4 TSBs

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

670 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Description

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BOLT THAT FIXES THE HEATER TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND BETWEEN A REAR HEATER HOSE CLIP, USE UNDER SERVERE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PIPE RUPTURE AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW LINES AND A CLIP.

463 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Description

GUIDE PIN ON REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT COULD HAVE LOOSENED DURING TRANSPORT AND WOULD NO LONGER HOLD THE CALIPER IN CORRECT POSITION.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG, PREMATURE BRAKE PADWEAR AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN KIT.

22,591 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	1
TIRES	1
SUSPENSION:REAR	1

Incident date: Jan 20, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 ISUZU TROOPER II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING HIS VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REGULAR SERVICE, THEY INFORMED HIM THAT HIS REAR SUSPENSION HAD RUSTED AND WAS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE OR TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2002

I HAVE IN FRONT OF ME NHTSA RECALL NOTICE 01T016000 WHICH RECALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 TIRES WITH DOT SERIAL NUMBERS ENDING IN "7" (AMONG OTHER NUMBERS). I HAVE THESE TIRES ON MY CAR. I CALLED THE 800 NUMBER IN THE RECALL NOTICE FOR FIRESTONE, BUT THEY DENY THERE IS ANY RECALL. HOW DO I... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 1998

VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, CONSUMER REDUCED SPEED, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND FOUND BOTH REAR TIRES HAD LARGE SEPARATIONS, AND ALSO A BULGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL 4 (30X930 15 LEMAINS TIRES) CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT HIS TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FIRESTONE RECALL.... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 1997

MULTIPLE ENGINE FAILURES. A PIN HOLE IN THE CYLINDER ALLOWED THE ANTIFREEZE INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.

Incident date: Aug 6, 1997

CYLINDER COVER CRACKED.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1992

ENGINE GASKETS AND CYLINDERS FAILURE.

Incident date: Oct 14, 1996

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Incident date: May 20, 1996

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE DRIVING; SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, PULLED OVER, CHECKED, FIRE IN AREA OF FIREWALL; CAUSE UNKNOWN; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 1988 ISUZU TROOPER II

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

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1

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

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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 TROOPER II

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

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1986

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAIL

The predominant condition exhibited by the safety belt system of the vehicles subject to this investigation is not considered to be safety related. Therefore, further expenditure of agency resources is not recommended and this matter is closed.Please see closing report for addional information.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAIL

There is no summary currently available

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986

LUG STUD FRACTURE

There is no summary currently available

ISUZU TROOPER II — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU TROOPER II across all model years (1986–1991).

10 Total Recalls

32 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

ISUZU TROOPER II — Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
1993	0	1	View
1991	1	0	View
1990	1	3	View
1989	1	4	View
1988 (current)	3	8
1987	3	3	View
1986	1	12	View
1985	0	1	View

Other ISUZU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
FTR	82	9	View
NPR HD	64	14	View
NPR	58	66	View
NQR	56	7	View
NRR	55	3	View
RODEO	40	3,314	View
NPR XD	38	1	View
FVR	35	0	View