Isuzu Motors Limited | NHTSA Recall #03V113000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V113000 by Isuzu Motors Limited. Includes 11,855 affected units, ISUZU/FMVSS 201/HEAD IMPACT CRASH PROTECTION, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V113000

Manufacturer: Isuzu Motors Limited

Report Received Date: 2003-03-24T00:00:00

Subject: Isuzu/fmvss 201/head impact crash protection

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 11,855

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g8ia-eg6f-7bm2

NHTSA ID: 03V113000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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