Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Recall 82V-061 · 1982 Isuzu Pickup Truck
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 82V-061 covers 2,070 1982 Isuzu Pickup Truck for a emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE WELDED JOINT BETWEEN THE VALVE AND THE VALVE SHAFT. CRACKS MAY ENLARGE WITH CONTINUED USE AND THE VALVE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE SHAFT.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW EGR GASKET AND VALVE, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, PICK-UP.SYSTEM: ENGINE; EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE VALVE MAY THEN BE DRAWN INTO THE ENGINE, DAMAGINGSOME OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND THE ENGINE ITSELF. THIS WOULD RENDER THEVEHICLE INOPERABLE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1982 to April 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.