The problem
The transmission fluid level gauges (dip sticks) installed in these vehicles are not to designed specifications. The gauge indicates that transmission fluid should be added when it is at the correct level.
The risk
Adding more transmission fluid than required will causethe fluid to leak through the fluid level gauge tube onto the manifold as theengine temperature rises. This creates a potential for a fire.
The fix
Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.
Contacts
System: transmission.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles with v6 engines andautomatic transmission vehicles.Note: this recall is an addition of the 1991 isuzu rodeo to 90v167000.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Isuzu dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V118000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.