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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V306📅 Jun 29, 2012

2000–2001 Isuzu Amigo & 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 Amigo and model year 2001-2002 Rodeo Sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

💥 The risk

Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which CAN affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book “private party” price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The recall began during july 2012. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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
12V306000
Manufacturer
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Vehicles affected
14,756
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Owner phone
1-800-255-6727
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 26, 2012
Built
Jul 18, 2001 – Aug 28, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V306 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 12V306?

2000–2001 Isuzu Amigo & 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. 14,756 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.