The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V306000·Announced 2012-06-29

Isuzu Recalls Amigo and Rodeo Sport for Rear Suspension Corrosion

Isuzu is recalling 1998-2002 Amigo and Rodeo Sport vehicles in 21 states and D.C. due to rear suspension corrosion that may increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension bracket detachment) that can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America is recalling certain 1998-2000 Amigo and 2001-2002 Rodeo Sport vehicles. The recall affects vehicles originally sold or 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, Missouri, and Kentucky.

The defect involves excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link. This corrosion may cause the bracket to detach from the vehicle frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. If little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. If corrosion has damaged the bracket and its connection to the frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In rare cases where corrosion is too severe for a reinforcement bracket, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies are free for vehicles 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, a free remedy is offered only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility within 12 months of owner notifications. The recall began in July 2012. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423.

The recalled product

Product
ISUZU RODEO SPORT, AMIGO
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Truck
Hazard
Affected units
14,756

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RODEO SPORT
  • AMIGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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