Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 90V-167 · 1990–1991 Isuzu Trooper
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 90V-167 covers 17,048 1990–1991 Isuzu Trooper for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PUTTING IN MORE TRANSMISSION OIL THAN SPECIFIED CAN CAUSE OIL TO BLEED THROUGH AIR GROOVE ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IF OIL TEMPERATURE RISES.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE EMISSION FROM THE MANIFOLD, WHICHCOULD IGNITE RUBBER HOSES AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL GAUGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH V6 ENGINES AND ONLYAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES.
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 September 1, 1989 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.