Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V109000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-09-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V109000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
5,300
Reported to NHTSA
1985-09-19

Defect description

THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID OR RESTRICTION OF BRAKE FLUID FLOW RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY OF REAR WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LINE AND REROUTE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: BRAKE LINE.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
ISUZU Impulse1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.