The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V547000·Announced 2013-10-31

Isuzu Recalls Rodeo and Axiom Vehicles for Rear Suspension Corrosion

Isuzu is recalling 2003-2004 Rodeo, Rodeo Sport, and Axiom 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 (rear suspension bracket detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles. The recall affects vehicles originally sold in, 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, Kentucky, and Missouri.

The defect involves excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link. This corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, which impacts vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash.

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles with little or no corrosion, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles where corrosion has damaged the bracket and its connection to the frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. If the corrosion is too severe for the reinforcement remedy, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. Inspections and remedies are free for vehicles 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, the remedy is free only if presented to a dealer within 12 months of notification; otherwise, owners will be charged. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013.

The recalled product

Product
ISUZU RODEO, RODEO SPORT, AXIOM
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
8,816

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 (3)

  • RODEO
  • RODEO SPORT
  • AXIOM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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