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1996 Isuzu Hombre recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Isuzu Hombre, covering 25,340 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motorReported June 2, 2003 · 14,860 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began july 14, 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.

Recall number 03V210000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported July 1, 1998 · 8,925 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Recall number 98V150002 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported January 29, 1997 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
Remedy
All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.

Recall number 97V008002 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported April 3, 1996 · 1,547 vehicles affected
What is wrong
A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.

Recall number 96V059001 · Recall details

Questions about the 1996 Isuzu Hombre recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1996 Isuzu Hombre have?

4, covering visibility and exterior lighting.

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