Vehicle recall 97V208002 · November 25, 1997
1998 Isuzu Hombre
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
- Consequence
- The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
- Notes
- Owner notification began November 14, 1997.OWNERS who have not been contacted within a reasonable time 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
- 97V208002
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 1997
- Filed by
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,299
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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 (1998): 1998
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