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Isuzu Rodeo Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System Safety Report | Nov 11, 2006
Reported on Nov 11, 2006
| DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN TO THE EMPTY INDICATOR. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS AND THE NEEDLE USUALLY DROPPED TO EMPTY A FEW DAYS AFTER FILLING THE TANK WITH FUEL. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR 12/19/06. THE PROBLEM RECURRED ON 12/10/06. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA. THE CONTACT ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *AK | |
| Make: | Isuzu |
| Model: | Rodeo |
| Manufactured by: | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | |
| Was a death reported? | |
| Was a fire reported? | N |
| Location: | RICHMOND VA |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 4S2CK58W4X4 |
| Mileage: | 160900 miles. |
| Speed: | 55 MPH |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Vehicle type: | FWD |
| Vehicle fuel: | GAS Fuel injection. |
| Was a police report filed? | N |
| Tire size: | |
| Dealer name and location: | |
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