Rodeo S 2WD L4-2.2L (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01I-002
Date: 010601
Campaign - Premature Timing Belt Wear
Campaign 01I-002
2.2L HEC Engine Timing Belt Replacement Service Campaign 01I-002
This Campaign # 01I-002, provides the same information as TSB # SB01-01-S001.
Campaign Identification Number
Number 01I-002 has been assigned to this campaign. This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the
campaign.
Affected Vehicles
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1998 - 2000 Rodeo (UE) and Amigo (UA) models with 2.2L 4cyl engine.
Service Information
Condition:
The Timing Belt may fail before the recommended scheduled maintenance. Reported complaints are: engine cranks but will not start or stalls while
driving and will not restart.
Possible Cause:
The Timing Belt core wire deterioration may be accelerated because the seal-ability between the water pump and belt cover was inadequate.
Correction:
Follow the special service procedures in this bulletin to replace the timing belt. The accompanying training video "2.2L HEC Engine: Timing Belt Hot
Setting Training Video" must be viewed prior to performing the special procedures in this bulletin.
Important:
Due to the special procedures involved in this bulletin, a NON COLOR BLIND technician MUST perform the special repair procedures.
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 dealers 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 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.
Applying The Campaign Label
