Vehicle recall 97V008002 · January 29, 1997
1996 Isuzu Hombre
The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by FMVSS no. 212.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
- Notes
- Owner notification began January 30, 1997. Note:owners who do not have their vehicle replaced or their purchase price refunded should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V008002
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 29, 1997
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Owner notification
- January 30, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Isuzu Hombre (1996): 1996
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