Vehicle recall 03V210000 · June 2, 2003

1996-1997 Isuzu Hombre

On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began July 14, 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.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V210000
Reported to NHTSA: June 2, 2003
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: July 14, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 14,860
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 03V210000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Isuzu Hombre (1996-1997): 1997, 1996

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