1988 Isuzu Trooper II
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II. Newest first.
The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Replace the trailer hitch.
Due to insufficient clearance between a bolt that fixes the heater to the vehicle body and a fuel delivery pipe and between a rear heater hose clip, use under servere conditions could cause pipe rupture and fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Install new lines and a clip.
Guide pin on rear disc brake caliper support could have loosened during transport and would no longer hold the caliper in correct position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in brake drag, premature brake padwear and partial loss of braking power with the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Install brake caliper guide pin kit.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 isuzu trooper II. The contact stated that after taking his vehicle to an independent mechanic for regular service, they informed him that his rear suspension had rusted and was too dangerous to drive or to repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 171,000.
- Tires
I have in front of me nhtsa recall notice 01t016000 which recall firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tires with dot serial numbers ending in "7" (among other numbers). I have these tires on my car. I called the 800 number in the recall notice for firestone, but they deny there IS any recall. How do I get firestone to follow the recall? *nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle began to shake violently, consumer reduced speed, got out of vehicle and found both rear tires had large separations, and also a bulge on the right front tire, consumer has replaced all 4 (30x930 15 lemains tires) consumer was advised that his tires were not included in the firestone recall. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Multiple engine failures. a pin hole in the cylinder allowed the antifreeze into the combustion chamber.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Cylinder cover cracked.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gaskets and cylinders failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Engine compartment fire while driving; smoke started coming from underhood, pulled over, checked, fire in area of firewall; cause unknown; vehicle totaled. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lug stud fracture
There is no summary currently available
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.
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