NHTSA Recall 94V132000
Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1994-07-19. An estimated 122,297 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE; CAMSHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ISUZU 6VDI ENGINES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT ISUZU SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-255-6727 OR HONDA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.