| Make : ISUZU | Model : HOMBRE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960601 - 19970831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V210000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030714 | Date Received by ODI: 20030602 | Date Added to Database: 20030606 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14860 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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