VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE
— Recall Campaign #01V055000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01V055000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 22, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01V055000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.
- Notes:
- ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED HAS BEEN CORRECTED.