1996 Isuzu Hombre Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Isuzu Hombre. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V210000Jun 2, 200314,860 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Isuzu Hombre 1996–1997

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 98V150002Jul 1, 19988,925 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Isuzu Hombre 1996

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 97V008002Jan 29, 19978 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Isuzu Hombre 1996

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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%.

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• 96V059001Apr 3, 19961,547 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Isuzu Hombre 1996

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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.

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