Photo: Isuzu
It’s been almost five years since Isuzu ceased selling passenger vehicles in the United States and the Japanese automaker is now forced to recall nearly 9,000 SUVs due to rusting suspension components.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 8,816 Rodeo, Axiom and Sport vehicles built for the 2003 and 2004 model year “may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.”
“The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA said in a statement, adding that the affected vehicles were originally sold - or are currently registered - in states that use road salt.
The recall is expected to begin next month and the NHTSA says that vehicles that show little rust will be treated with anti-corrosion compound, while those with moderate rust will be fitted with a reinforcement plate. In the event the corrosion is too severe, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the SUVs for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book “Private Party” price.
“The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA said in a statement, adding that the affected vehicles were originally sold - or are currently registered - in states that use road salt.
The recall is expected to begin next month and the NHTSA says that vehicles that show little rust will be treated with anti-corrosion compound, while those with moderate rust will be fitted with a reinforcement plate. In the event the corrosion is too severe, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the SUVs for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book “Private Party” price.
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