Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 97V-034 · Isuzu vehicles
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 97V-034 covers 118,485 Isuzu vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V034001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 4, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070, EXT. 241.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 July 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.