Isuzu Impulse recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Isuzu Impulse from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steering wheel hub may fracture in a crash

    Reported July 6, 1992Model years 1990–1992NHTSA campaign 92V09100025,059 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel center hub may fracture in certain frontal or near-frontal crashes, reducing driver control and the crash protection of the steering system and driver's airbag. A reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the hub.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
    Consequence
    FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
    Remedy
    A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL HUB; AIR BAG SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEELHUB.

  2. Rear brake line may be damaged by fuel tank band

    Reported September 19, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V1090005,300 vehicles affected

    The rear brake line may contact the fuel tank band and become restricted or rupture, causing fluid loss and reduced rear braking. The line will be replaced and rerouted to prevent contact.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID OR RESTRICTION OF BRAKE FLUID FLOW RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY OF REAR WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BRAKE LINE AND REROUTE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: BRAKE LINE.

  3. Rear brake caliper bolt may come off

    Reported July 29, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V0710003,342 vehicles affected

    A rear brake caliper bolt may not be secure and could come off, impairing braking. Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    BOLT LOCATED IN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED. THE BOLT MAY COME OFF AND BRAKING ACTION COULD BECOME IMPAIRED.
    Remedy
    UPON INSPECTION, BOLTS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKESCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A CHATTERING NOISE OR A "CLUNK" SOUND FROM THE REAR BRAKE AREA INDICATESTHE BOLT HAS FALLEN OFF.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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