ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Safety risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags: frontal
5
140,000 mi
Suspension: front
5
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
3
—
Power train: automatic transmission
3
84,212 mi
Suspension
3
—
Tires
3
—
Wheels
3
—
Air bags
2
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
2
155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
2
—
Power train: driveline: differential unit
2
—
Seats
2
—
Structure: frame and members
2
—
Unknown or other
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Power train: clutch assembly
1
—
Power train: manual transmission
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1
10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
1
—
Steering
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
—
Structure
1
150,000 mi
Suspension: rear
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables
1
134,000 mi
Wheels: rim
1
—
The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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.
