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NHTSA recall 00V298000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Isuzu Rodeo and 1 more

Reported Oct 5, 20003,052 vehicles affectedISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDBuilt Aug 1, 2000 – Aug 31, 2000

The defect

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. during the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.

The risk

The fuel return hose does not meet ozone-resistant specifications, and could ultimately crack, causing fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect hose. if it IS incorrect, dealers will replace it.

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Vehicles in this recall

Isuzu Rodeo
2001
Isuzu Rodeo Sport
2001

Notes

Owner notification began october 24, 2000. 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 1-800-643-4070, ext. 343.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).