Recall - 99ES01 Evap Hose Emissions: Overview

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB99-03-S001

ISSUE DATE:
AUGUST 1999

GROUP:
EMISSION

1998 V6 RODEO (UE) / AMIGO (UA) EVAP HOSE EMISSIONS CAMPAIGN 99E-S01

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Number 99E-S01 has been assigned to this campaign. This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

3.2L V6 equipped 1998 Rodeo (UE) and Amigo (UA) models with the following VIN:

^ Rodeo (UE) V6 models: W4329954 to W4353350
^ Amigo (UA) V6 models: W4327884 to W4353196

IMPORTANT
Affected vehicles were produced from January 1998 through March 1998. This information can be verified by examining the manufacturer's identification label located on the driver's side B-pillar.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

Isuzu dealers must service all affected vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership.

Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at a dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and repaired per the service procedure in this Campaign Bulletin before customers take possession of their vehicles.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (See Enclosed Copy). Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report AWS 123-1A. Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:

These vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the rubber purge hose of the Enhanced Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) may crack, due to proximity to the exhaust pipe.

Correction:








Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin using the supplied clearance template to install a Campaign EVAP Pipe and Hose assembly, and to inspect routing clearances after installation. (Figures 1 and 2)

CALIFORNIA VEHICLES ONLY

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires vehicle emission recalls to be completed prior to California registration renewal. Uncorrected emission recalls will result in the inability for affected owners to renew their California vehicle registration.





At the time of emission campaign completion, all California dealers must issue a completed "Proof of Correction Certificate" (Figure 11) to the vehicle owner. A completed certificate is required by the vehicle owner as proof of campaign completion. This certificate must be submitted by the vehicle owner to the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of California vehicle registration renewal.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





Use the following new labor operation as shown.

Use Trouble Code 07 (Campaign Bulletin) for this Labor Operation. Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.