Isuzu Trooper recalls

There are 10 safety recalls on record for the Isuzu Trooper, covering 268,553 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Isuzu Trooper recalls by model year

2001 1 2000 2 1998 1 1997 2 1996 2 1995 1 1994 2 1993 2 1992 2 1991 2 1990 2

All recalls

Vehicle speed control: cablesReported April 22, 2004 · 72,905 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.
Risk: This can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay RPM and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. Owner notification began on may 24, 2004. Owners should contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Recall number 04V199000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasolineReported November 14, 2000 · 18,462 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. Note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v‑253.

Recall number 00V376000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported September 7, 2000 · 13,275 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install fuel system shields.

Recall number 00V253000 · Recall details

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported August 3, 1998 · 3,062 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
Risk: If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.

Recall number 98V180000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported June 3, 1997 · 6,667 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.
Risk: The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. If the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.

Recall number 97V092001 · Recall details

SuspensionReported March 11, 1997 · 270 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.
Risk: The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. The bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. If not, they will make the necessary repairs.

Recall number 97V035001 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/otherReported December 12, 1996 · 2,345 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. Specification seat belt.
Risk: Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

Recall number 96V248001 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported July 19, 1994 · 122,297 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Risk: This can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.
Remedy: Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

Recall number 94V132000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported September 20, 1990 · 17,048 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.
Risk: This could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire.
Remedy: Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.

Recall number 90V167000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported September 20, 1990 · 12,222 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.
Risk: Engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire.
Remedy: Properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.

Recall number 90V166000 · Recall details

Questions about the Isuzu Trooper recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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 Isuzu Trooper have?

10, covering vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

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