Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles And Pickup Trucks, The Latch Plate Used In The Seat Belt Buckle Was Not Manufactured According To Design Dimensions. If The Seat Belt Tongue Is Inserted Slowly At An Angle Into The Buckle, There Is A Possibility Of Partial Engagement.
Make Of Vehicle
ISUZU
Model Of Vehicle
AMIGO
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
02V281000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause The Seat Belt Tongue To Come Out Of The Buckle In The Event Of A Collision Or Hard Braking Of The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury To An Occupant Of The Seat.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Buckle And, If Necessary, Replace The Buckle Assembly With A New Buckle. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During Mid-December 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Isuzu At 1-800-643-4070.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Start Of Manufacture
19931101
End Of Manufacture
19940228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14449
Date Owners Notified
20021216
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021015