Recall 02V281000: 1994–1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 15, 2002

Manufacturer

Isuzu motors limited

Potentially affected

14,449vehicles

Model years

1994–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 2002. 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 1-800-643-4070.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Honda Passport36 complaints
• 1994 Isuzu Amigo5 complaints
• 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck10 complaints
• 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck8 complaints
• 1994 Isuzu Rodeo82 complaints