Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 97V-087 · 1997 Isuzu NPR

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 97V-087 covers 464 1997 Isuzu NPR for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4641 model

ReportedMay 22, 1997Owners notified Jun 2, 1997

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V087001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.

The risk

THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2, 1997.NOTES: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.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Isuzu NPR1997

Built from September 1, 1996 to January 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.