ISUZU AXIOM 2002: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V213000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ISUZU | AXIOM | 2002 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2002-08-09 | 2002-08-09 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-01 - 2001-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Isuzu Motors Limited
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002. 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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
