Recall
Isuzu Trooper — 00V253000
NHTSA ID
00V253000
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-09-07
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Units Affected
13,275
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL FUEL SYSTEM SHIELDS.