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