Defect Description For Recall
The Transmission Fluid Level Gauges (Dip Sticks) Installed In These Vehicles Are Not To Designed Specifications. The Gauge Indicates That Transmission Fluid Should Be Added When It Is At The Correct Level.
Make Of Vehicle
ISUZU
Model Of Vehicle
RODEO
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V118000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Adding More Transmission Fluid Than Required Will Causethe Fluid To Leak Through The Fluid Level Gauge Tube Onto The Manifold As Theengine Temperature Rises. This Creates A Potential For A Fire.
Fix Defect
Replace Oil Level Gauge And Notify Owners To Use Only The Specified Amount Of Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Start Of Manufacture
19900501
End Of Manufacture
19901001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3023
Date Owners Notified
19910717
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19910712