Isuzu Amigo 1999

• Recall 95508 [USA]: Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
  Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
  dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book ?Private party? Price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The recall began during july 2012. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 939 [USA]: Extended stopping distance could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.
  dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the abs that is based on the algorithm used in isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. This campaign will be conducted in phases, with the my 1998 2wd vehicles covered first, since they have experienced the most problems. Owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-643-4070.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 6907 [USA]: This condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.
  This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. The timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.
  dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. The dealer will replace the timing belt. Depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. Isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program.
  

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• Recall 7657 [USA]: The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
  dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
  owner notification is expected to begin during march 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 at 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).

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Braking system/abs investigation # EA99008

  There is no summary currently available
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. While driving, the contact experienced difficulty controlling the vehicle. The contact pulled over, looked under the vehicle, and noticed the suspension on the rear driver's side had rusted off the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and began to deteriorate. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v306000 (suspension); however, the dealer could not complete the repairs due to excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Found out my vehicle has rear frame corrosion and track bar mount almost gone from rust. Was noticed when having tires changed. Saw recall and read customer letter online (never received notice of recall). Called isuzu customer service and was told recall no longer applies due to time. The letter says within one year of notification. If i wasn't notified shouldn't i still have a year to get this recall done?. Now i have a very unsafe vehicle that they refuse to repair for faulty manufacturing. How are we as consumers supposed to have a recall done within their time limit without being notified? What can we do and who do we need to contact to resolve this issue? This isn't the first complaint of lack of service for this recall. *tr

While on the internet i was searching for a dealer for my above listed car and discovered a recall dated last year for states with use of corrosive material in winter which includes nebraska but not listed on recall (which may be because very few isuzu cars were sold in this state in fact the dealer told me at time of sale i had one of two of 1999 amigos in state rod rodden dealership 84 & f now a kia dealership i called the customer service and spoke with a lady that told me there was nothing they could do because i missed the deadline (even thought i was not notified because i did not live in the listed states which included iowa and missouri but not nebraska although we use same materials for safety) she told me my vehicle was perfectly safe and when i asked if i could record that for future in if i am injured in a traffic accident because of this problem she hung up on me i then called back and the man asked my name when i told him he told me he could not talk to me because i may record the conversation and then he hung up on me. Great customer service! So now i am very concerned and have no place to turn but you. Closer dealership now 10 miles away. *tr

1999 isuzu amigo. Consumer writes in regards to rear suspension lower link bracket corrosion recall notice. *smd the consumer is requesting that recall # 12v306000 be investigated and extended. The consumer stated she did not received the recall notice as confirmed by phone with customer support 08/13/13 acknowledging the notice was returned as undeliverable september 2012. Customer support first claimed to her husband, via phone on 08/13/13 that two notices were sent, but upon her calling that same day, customer support said only one notice was sent to owners. The consumer was informed, her vehicle was nine days past the july 31st deadline for the suspension check-up.

General maintenance update. The isuzu dealer has applied an anti-rust solvent to lower stabilizer arm brackets according to directions in the recall rememedy requirement. However, the entire length of the car frame is potted with large rust holes. I have had some of the reachable holes welded. I have had additional support brackets welded into the frame to strengthen the badly rotted axle and shock mount points. I have applied a rust encapsulation product to the interior of the entire length of the frame, and rust converter products to the exterior of the frame. This is my daily driver. A catastrophic frame failure is inevitable. But, it can be prevented. The auto manufacturer needs to have new frames available to amigo owners who wish to purchase them. Please keep me updated on this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu amigo. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable. The contact discovered that the rear sway bars separated from the subframe of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the subframe was severely rusted. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side strut also separated from the subframe due to severe rusting. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Hello i am the owner of a isuzu amigo i didn't know about the damage to the undercarriage until after i bought it. 10-7-2012 i brought it to my personal mechanic when i found the damage on 10-24-12. After that, i found out about the recall, and sent the car to a dealer, isuzu claims the recall has already been taken care of by the previous owner, and the excessive rust and damage is not covered by the recall. The dealership and my private mechanic say this car is not safe to drive, and the gas tank may fall out as a result of the rust damage, the transmission support is rusted badly and the brake lines are in bad shape as well. I was hoping they were going to just buy the car back from me as stated in the recall letter, i cant believe they say this damage is not covered. I know the car isn't new, but this rust is unbelievable. Before i knew about the recall, i had it looked at and was told, that even if the parts are available, there isn't enough good metal to weld the new parts in. And was advised not to drive it. I am hoping you may have some advice and guidance for me. I am stuck now with an unsafe car. That i would never be able to sell to someone else. Isuzu did admit to part of this excessive rust by honoring the first and second recalls, they have to realize there is more. I'm sure the dealer was instructed to only verify the parts listed in the recall and ignore the rest, as it is not covered , but out of concern for my safety they strongly suggested i have this car towed out of the lot. I guess the only way for isuzu to notice is if i drive this car until something breaks off, and i get into an accident. I cant afford another car right now. And i can't sell this one. Please help! *tr

While driving down the road at 30 mph, with three children ages 2, 8, and 11, in the vehicle the rear suspension gave out n broke thumping along the road, as my steering wheel veered to the right, yet my vehicle remained going straight without being able to be controlled. My mechanic was able to get the car the one mile to my home going at a speed of 5mp or less as there was no wheel control. After contacting isuzu regarding the rear suspension recall, even though i was the registered owner at time of recall i was never notified, isuzu had my vehicle towed to closest dealer where it was deemed irreparable, isuzu then took over a week to contact me regarding buying back my truck as a remedy to the problem, then requested a copy of my title, which i sent, then wanted a copy of my registration, which i sent, and now are asking for my bill of sale, which i gave the only copy of to the nysdmv, initially i was only told i needed my title, now needing extra documents, that i cannot furnish without extreme hassle, and also are very irresponsible, as they only have one contact number for all of north america, and only one representative answering the phone, the situation is very disheartening knowing me and my children could have died had the suspension let go 5 minutes prior when we were traveling at 60mph on the thruway, i need answers as they have recalled this part for faulty manufacturing yet are not doing anything to justify the problem. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1870 [2] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground
• P0337 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
• P1336 [1] Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 1
• P0502 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Low Input
• P1640 [1] Tire / Axle Ratio Out of Acceptable Range
• P1650 [1] Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Failure
• P1441 [1] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Low