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SafetyAlerts
August 5, 2003
Isuzu Motors Has Recalled the 1996-1997 Isuzu Hombre
(SafetyAlerts)
- The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the
following information.
Isuzu Motors America, Inc.
Models: Isuzu Hombre Years: 1996-1997
Number Potentially Involved: 14,860
Dates of Manufacture: June 1996 – August 1997
Defect: On certain pickup trucks, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to
cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers
could work intermittently or not at all. If this were to occur during bad
weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. The
manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin
during July 2003. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
[NHTSA Recall No. 03V210].
Important Note
Regarding Auto Recalls
Frequently SafetyAlerts will list
auto recalls before
your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle
affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and
write down the NHTSA
CAMPAIGN ID Number.
If your dealer doesn't know about the recall when you
check, ask them how they are notified of recalls and
when the next update is due.Did you know?
During 2001 there were over
1575 products recalled in the United
States for safety reasons!
How many did you hear
about?
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