Vehicle recall 85V109000 · September 19, 1985
1985 Isuzu IMPULSE
The clearance between the brake line at the rear axle and fuel tank retaining band is not wide enough and allows the line to contact the band during severe operating conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The clearance between the brake line at the rear axle and fuel tank retaining band is not wide enough and allows the line to contact the band during severe operating conditions. Continued contact may cause the damaged brake line to restrict the flow of brake fluid, or rupture, resulting in loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: loss of brake fluid or restriction of brake fluid flow results in loss of braking ability of rear wheel which could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace brake line and reroute to eliminate contact.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks.system: brake line.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V109000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 1985
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (1985): 1985
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