Isuzu Axiom (2002) – 03V113000

Defect Description For Recall

As A Result Of Information Obtained From A Head Impact Test Conducted By The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Nhtsa) To Evaluate Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, “Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact,” Isuzu Has Designed A Modification For Certain 2002 Model Year Isuzu Axiom Vehicles. The Purpose Of This Modification Is To Enhance Head Impact Crash ProteCTIon For Front Seat Occupants.

Make Of Vehicle

ISUZU

Model Of Vehicle

AXIOM

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

03V113000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

The Results Of This Test Indicated A Possibility Of An Increased Risk Of Head Injury In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Isuzu Will Offer Owners Of The Vehicles A Free Modification Of The Roof Area Of The Vehicle In Which Energy Absorbing Components Will Be Installed. Owner Notification Began March 11, 2003. 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 1-800-255-6727. Customers Can Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’S Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-Dash-2-Dot (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicle Manufacturer

Isuzu Motors Limited

Start Of Manufacture

20010123

End Of Manufacture

20020219

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

11855

Date Owners Notified

20030411

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20030324

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

201