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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V113📅 Apr 24, 2003

2002 Isuzu Axiom recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.

🔧 The fix

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).

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V113000
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
11,855
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-255-6727
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 11, 2003
Built
Jan 23, 2001 – Feb 19, 2002
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V113 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V113?

2002 Isuzu Axiom. 11,855 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Isuzu dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-255-6727.