Recall 97V208002: 1998 Isuzu Hombre
- Report received
- Nov 25, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Isuzu motors limited
- Potentially affected
- 1,299vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Possible consequence
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Isuzu Hombre53 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.