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Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Rear Safety Report | Dec 20, 2010



Reported on Dec 20, 2010


TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY, AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; SUDDENLY THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE REAR MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FRACTURED. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A TEMPORARY FIX. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THEY ADVISED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Make: Isuzu
Model: Rodeo
Manufactured by: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Year: 2000
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: MULLENS WV
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Speed: 10 MPH
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Was a police report filed? N
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