NHTSA recall 03V210000
Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Isuzu Hombre
Reported Jun 2, 200314,860 vehicles affectedISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDBuilt Jun 1, 1996 – Aug 31, 1997
The defect
On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
The risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began july 14, 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 1-800-255-6727.