Recall !!!

found this on another site.it is also for the trooper.does the 1999 vx have the same abs algorithim? if so why no recall for the vx? maybe someone from a dealership can answer the question. thanks shawn




1999 Isuzu Rodeo LSE NHTSA Recall ID Number: 02I002000
Recall Date: JUN 03, 2002
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Potential Units Affected: 161927
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.
Consequence: EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN ISUZU'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.
Notes: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED,

IIRC, our programming is different due to the short wheelbase. If you see the Amigo or Rodeo Sport show up then we'll be affected too. Definitely something for the '99 owners to check on to be sure though.

I had the same recall on my '98 Rodeo a year ago. Dealer took about 1 hour to replace the ABS module(and the brakes have been spongy ever since).
Haven't heard anything about a recall for the VX from Isuzu.
BUT...if I do...I will NOT have it done by that particular dealer.
John

it is also for the amigo. shawn

any dealerships? shawn

GoIsuzu , would you be able to check on this. do we have the same unit for the antilock brakes? shawn