NHTSA Campaign 00V298000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED · Reported Oct 5, 2000 · 3,052 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.
Consequence
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT MEET OZONE-RESISTANT SPECIFICATIONS, AND COULD ULTIMATELY CRACK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISUZU | RODEO | 2001 | 3,052 |
| ISUZU | RODEO SPORT | 2001 | 3,052 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V298000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.