2002 ISUZU AXIOM RECALL - #03V113000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
AS A RESULT OF INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A HEAD IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) TO EVALUATE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," ISUZU HAS DESIGNED A MODIFICATION FOR CERTAIN 2002 MODEL YEAR ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ENHANCE HEAD IMPACT CRASH PROTECTION FOR FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 ISUZU AXIOM |
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| Manufacturer |
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
1/23/2001 - 2/19/2002 |
| Recalled on |
4/24/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/11/2003 |
| # Affected |
11,855 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
AS A RESULT OF INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A HEAD IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) TO EVALUATE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," ISUZU HAS DESIGNED A MODIFICATION FOR CERTAIN 2002 MODEL YEAR ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ENHANCE HEAD IMPACT CRASH PROTECTION FOR FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS. |
| Consequences |
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
ISUZU WILL OFFER OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES A FREE MODIFICATION OF THE ROOF AREA OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH ENERGY ABSORBING COMPONENTS WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 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. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Notes |
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| See also |
2002 ISUZU AXIOM Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2002 ISUZU AXIOM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2002 ISUZU AXIOM Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
Aug 12, 2005 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC
Oct 07, 2003 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT
Sep 24, 2003 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MID UNIT DISPLAY REPLACEMENT. *TT
Sep 24, 2003 - 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FOG LIGHT INSTALLATION UPDATE. *TT
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