ISUZU AMIGO 1998: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ISUZU | AMIGO | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-12-09 | 1998-10-20 | 1998-10-20 |
Production Dates: 1997-12-01 - 1998-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Isuzu Motors Limited
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9377
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF SUNSHADE. THE PRIMER APPLIED TO PREPARE THE SURFACE PRIOR TO BONDING THE SUNSHADE HOLDERS TO THE SUNROOF WEAKENED THE BONDING STRENGTH OF THE ADHESIVE, RESULTING IN AN UNSATISFACTORY BOND OF THE HOLDER TO THE SUNROOF.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HOLDER, CAUSING THE SUNSHADE TO FALL, POSSIBLY STRIKING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOUR SUNSHADE HOLDERS AND RE-BOND THEM TO THE SUNROOF GLASS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 9, 1998. 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 1-800-382-2238.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
