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Recall 03V-113

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recalled the 2002 Isuzu Axiom: Structure.

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-113
Reported
March 24, 2003
Vehicles affected
11,855 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

As a result of information obtained from a head impact test conducted by the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to evaluate compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact," isuzu has designed a modification for certain 2002 model year isuzu axiom vehicles. The purpose of this modification is to enhance head impact crash protection for front seat occupants.

The risk

The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.

The fix

Isuzu will offer owners of the vehicles a free modification of the roof area of the vehicle in which energy absorbing components will be installed. Owner notification began march 11, 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-[removed]. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Notes from the manufacturer

This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.

Affected vehicles