Rodeo (4WD) V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1993)
Technical Service Bulletin # SB9401002
Date: 940701
Campaign - Oil Leak From Camshaft End Plug
BULLETIN NUMBER
SB94-01-002
ISSUE DATE
JULY 1994
GROUP
ENGINE
TROOPER (UX) AND RODEO (UC) CAMSHAFT END PLUG RETAINING PLATE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Number 94V-094 has been assigned to this campaign. This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the
campaign.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Condition:
Certain 1992-94 Trooper models with 3.2L 6VD1 engines (SOHC and DOHC versions) and 1993-94 Rodeo models with 3.2L 6VD1 SOHC engines,
may expenence dislodging of the camshaft end plug(s) from the cylinder heads causing rapid oil loss. Continued operation of the engine could result in
engine damage, and in the worst case, an engine compartment fire from oil spilling on the exhaust system.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Possible Cause:
Analysis indicates that this condition is most likely to occur in cold weather climate and is attributable to the constant expansion and contraction of the
cylinder head metal, which causes the camshaft end plug(s) to become dislodged from the cylinder head.
Correction:
To correct this condition, dealers will install a camshaft end plug retaining plate kit on all affected vehicles. When installed, as described in this
Campaign Bulletin, these parts will provide the necessary support to keep the camshaft end plugs from dislodging and thus prevent any rapid oil loss,
potential engine damage, and fluid ignition.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Isuzu Dealers are required to service all eligible vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at a dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary
steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu Dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS 123-1A) listing affected vehicles assigned to that dealership. The report
contains VIN and detailed owner information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for
any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, dealers are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to
complete this campaign. If none of the affected vehicles are assigned to a dealership, no campaign report will be sent.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
American Isuzu Motors Inc. will notify owners of affected vehicles already retailed by letter (see enclosed copy). Dealers should follow up with vehicle