Recall 97V208002: Wiring-harness Clip Can Melt

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V208002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: HARNESS: FRONT: UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTOR, LIMITED

Year: 1998
Make: ISUZU TRUCK
Model: HOMBRE
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1299

Summary:

Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust
manifold.

The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.

Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.

Owner notification began November 14, 1997. Owners who have not been contacted within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto
Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.