1998 Isuzu Amigo: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Brakes · OH

The dealership did not have parts for the ABS recall 02 I 002 000, after the appointment was made.

Filed Apr 11, 2003 · Brakes · MO · crash · 1 injury

I began experiencing braking problems about a year after I purchased the vehicle. When stopping suddenly, the vehicle had extending stopping distances. I had the brakes inspected and was told the brake pads were in good condition. I proceeded to search the internet for recalls and found a safety notice on the ABS system. I brought my vehicle into a dealership for service and was told this notice did not pertain to my vehicle. Shortly after this, I was involved in an accident. The vehicle did not stop when I applied the brakes resulting in a collision with two other vehicles. Three months after the accident, I received a safety improvement campaign notice regarding my vehicle and the ABS.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Brakes · MN

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ABS system on the vehicle. Also stated that dealer was contacted and has said that there is nothing wrong with it. Ts

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Brakes · AZ

Consumer has had same problem with ABS brakes as stated in recall # 02 i00 000,but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Mr....

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Brakes · OH

While traveling on highway and without prior warning ABS light appears on dashboard, and brakes will not hold. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak the consumer paid for the repair of the vehicle, but wants to be reimbursed.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Brakes · MO

Abs brakes engage on dry bumpy pavement, causing increased breaking distance. This occurs all the time. No dealer solution.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Abs system is working intermittently when going over a bump. Has to apply the brake pedal to slow down, the pedal goes straight to the floorboard.

Filed May 13, 1999 · Brakes · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Ea9999008, ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have no braking capability, and resulting in a crash. *ak.et.

Filed Mar 13, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · TN · crash

When driving on wet pavement, mostly on hills, the ABS starts up and allows my car to free wheel for about 10 to 20 feet before braking begins again. I am not letting up on the pedal. The first time the ABS started up it worked great, I heard a motor running under the hood and even on the snow I stopped fine. This motor does function when 12vdc is applied but as of late, no longer functions when the ABS is started, the problem must be in the controling module it is failing to start the motor. I have been into the ditch 6 times total and I am just waiting to get into a very bad accident. I did notice that other cars next to me under the same conditions are able to stop. This lead me to this little test I conducted. When I disable the ABS my car stops fine. In fact in a parking lot with the ABS off from a speed of 30 MPH the car will stop on average 45% shorter than when the ABS is started. The rear tires did lock up just before coming to a complete stop with the ABS off. I tested 10 times with each condition (10 with ABS and 10 without ABS) and then averaged resulting stopping distance. The tests werer done on wet pavement caused by rain. The dealership states that they have checked everything and the system is fine( jan 29 1999). If the dealer is corrrect and no problem exsists the system itself is not good enough. Sure I can still steer the car and there is no danger of locking the tires (or stopping this car) but around here if I steer off the road in order to miss something it usually ends you up in a large ditch or off a cliff. This type of performance is not acceptable and is actually a hazzardf to everyone on the highway. How can you guys allow such a poor product to remain on the road. My car is currently equipped with a kelse hayse unit. Until I can find an option that works as I really liked the way the brakes worked on the snow. The over head dome light blinks on and off when going up hill. This I can live with.

Filed Dec 10, 1998 · Brakes · PA · crash

When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.