Vehicle recall 83V071000 · July 29, 1983
1983 Isuzu IMPULSE
Bolt located in rear brake calipers may not be securely fastened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bolt located in rear brake calipers may not be securely fastened. The bolt may come off and braking action could become impaired.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, bolts will be properly tightened.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake bolts.consequences of defect: continued operation of vehicle with defective brakescould result in an accident.note: a chattering noise or a "clunk" sound from the rear brake area indicatesthe bolt has fallen off.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 29, 1983
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Owner notification
- August 18, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,342
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Isuzu IMPULSE (1983): 1983
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