Rodeo S 2WD L4-2.2L (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # SB00-11-S003
Date: 000701
Recall - Head Impact Protection
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB00-11-S003
ISSUE DATE:
JULY 2000
GROUP:
BODY
HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION SAFETY CAMPAIGN 00V-121
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Number 00V-121 has been assigned to this campaign. This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the
campaign.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1999 Rodeo (UE) models with the following VIN Range: X4300040 - X4384458
SERVICE INFORMATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has notified Isuzu of its conclusion that certain 1999 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles do not comply
with one of the new performance requirements of Federal Motor vehicle safety standard 201, relating to Head Impact Protection.
In testing conducted for the NHTSA, with the sun visor unlatched and placed flat against the front windshield, a dummy head form propelled into the
roof registered a head injury criterion above the maximum level allowed by the standard.
This condition could create an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Correction:
To remedy this condition, remove and replace with a new Driver and Passenger A-Pillar Trim Cover, add a new Driver and Passenger Upper Spacer
Assembly, Hose 0 - Flex Plate Assembly, A-Pillar Finisher, and Sun Visor Plate and Washer.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Isuzu dealers must service all affected 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.
All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and repaired per the service procedure in this Campaign
Bulletin before customers take possession of their vehicles.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (See Enclosed Copy). Dealers should
follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report
AWS 123-1A. Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
