Vehicle recall 03V113000 · March 24, 2003

2002 Isuzu Axiom

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…

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Summary: 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.
Consequence: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-255-6727. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V113000
Reported to NHTSA: March 24, 2003
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: April 11, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 11,855
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Structure

Recall 03V113000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Isuzu Axiom (2002): 2002

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