NHTSA recall 97V208002
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Isuzu Hombre
Reported Nov 25, 19971,299 vehicles affectedISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDBuilt Apr 1, 1997 – Nov 5, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. an engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
The risk
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
The 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.