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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V547000

2003 Isuzu Rodeo | 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2003 Isuzu Axiom | 2004 Isuzu Rodeo — Suspension: rear

Published November 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 31, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V547000, published November 12, 2013 and initiated October 31, 2013. Recalling firm: Isuzu Motors Limited; 2003 Isuzu Rodeo | 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2003 Isuzu Axiom | 2004 Isuzu Rodeo — Suspension: rear.

What's the hazard

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

What to do

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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Recall details

Brand
ISUZU
Model
RODEO
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Lot
2003 ISUZU RODEO | 2003 ISUZU RODEO SPORT | 2004 ISUZU AXIOM | 2003 ISUZU AXIOM | 2004 ISUZU RODEO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2003 Isuzu Rodeo | 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2003 Isuzu Axiom | 2004 Isuzu Rodeo — Suspension: rear recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V547000 on November 12, 2013. Reported hazard: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

What should I do if I have this product?

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ISUZU. Model: RODEO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)