Make : ISUZU | Model : TROOPER | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19960201 - 19960630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V092001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970629 | Date Received by ODI: 19970603 | Date Added to Database: 19970606 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6667 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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