Vehicle recall 82V038000 · April 21, 1982

1982 Isuzu Pickup Truck

During a piston pin manufacturing process, cracks have occurred in the inner surface of the pin.

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

Summary: During a piston pin manufacturing process, cracks have occurred in the inner surface of the pin. These cracks could lead to complete breakage of the pin, which in turn could result in engine failure and possible sudden engine seizure.
Remedy: Dealer will replace piston pins on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: pick-up trucks, diesel.system: engine and engine cooling; engine/piston pin.consequences of defect: sudden engine seizure could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: abnormal noise from the engine while driving could be an indication thata piston pin is broken.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V038000
Reported to NHTSA: April 21, 1982
Filed by: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Owner notification: April 30, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 393
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 82V038000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Isuzu Pickup Truck (1982): 1982

Has your Isuzu been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Isuzu dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.