Vehicle recall 97V034001 · March 7, 1997

Isuzu Rodeo and Pickup Truck

An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

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

Summary: An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Consequence: This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin April 4, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 241.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V034001
Reported to NHTSA: March 7, 1997
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: May 24, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 118,485
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 97V034001 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 (1995): 1995
Isuzu Rodeo (1994-1995): 1995, 1994

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