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Isuzu Rodeo Structure Frame And Members Safety Report | Feb 14, 2010



Reported on Feb 14, 2010


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH LEAVING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING. SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE A QUARTER OF A MILE AND STOPPED AGAIN BECAUSE THE SWAYING WAS GETTING WORSE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AGAIN SHE FOUND NOTHING. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY BACK HOME. LATER THAT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 136,000. UPDATED 11/08/10 * BF UPDATED 11/10/10*JB
Make: Isuzu
Model: Rodeo
Manufactured by: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Year: 2001
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: SITKA KY
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4S2DM58W514
Mileage: 136000 miles.
Speed: 10 MPH
Number of cylinders: 6
Vehicle type: 4WD
Vehicle fuel: GAS Fuel injection.
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location: PAUL MILLER ISUZU LEXINGTON KY 40505
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