Vehicle recall 90V166000 · September 20, 1990

1990-1991 Isuzu Trooper

Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.

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

Summary: Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.
Consequence: Engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire.
Remedy: Properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.
Notes: System: engine oil cooler hose.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles with V6 engines.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V166000
Reported to NHTSA: September 20, 1990
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: October 15, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,222
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 90V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Isuzu Trooper (1990-1991): 1991, 1990

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