Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 97V-092 · 1996–1997 Isuzu Trooper

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 97V-092 covers 6,667 1996–1997 Isuzu Trooper for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1997.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6,6671 model
ReportedJun 3, 1997Owners notified Jun 29, 1997
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V092001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.

The risk

THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1997.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 1-800-255-6727.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

Built from February 1, 1996 to February 28, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.