Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #02I002000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02I002000 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Includes 161,927 affected units, ISUZU/ABS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the abs that is based on the algorithm used in isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. this campaign will be conducted in phases, with the my 1998 2wd vehicles covered first, since they have experienced the most problems. owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.