1994 Isuzu Amigo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Isuzu Amigo. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue IS inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there IS a possibility of partial engagement.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. owner notification IS expected to begin during mid-december 2002. 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.
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue IS inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there IS a possibility of partial engagement.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail · Power train › Clutch assembly
When approaching vehicle smell of gas came from vehicle. Vehicle would not move when pressing clutch, and pedal went straight to the floor. consumer looked beneath vehicle and saw that fuel line hose split, leaking gas. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Hydraulic clutch hose bursted in middle for second time. The split in hose disabled vehicle to shift gears. dealer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt failed to lock up when the brakes were applied. Vehicle was "t-boned" by another vehicle on passenger's side. No air bags. Insurance co. Said not a problem. Contacted dealer & will not repair until owner pays first. Manufacturer informed owner if found liable by insurance co. Will not repair. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The truck caught fire while driving. It was underhood. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system IS failing. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt latch failures
Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. Nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and D21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf…
Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. Nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and D21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu IS also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport IS manufactured by isuzu for honda and IS similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). This investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 10002793Takata seat belt safety recall campaign 02v281.
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