Recall - Seat Belt Replacement: Overview
Campaign 02V-2811994 Rodeo (UC) and Amigo (TC) and 94-95 Pick-up (TF) Takata Seat Belt Safety Recall Campaign 02V-281
NOTE:
This Campaign # 02V-281, provides the same information as TSB # SB02-11-S007.
Affected Vehicles
^ 1994 Rodeo (UC) models equipped with bench seats within VIN Range: R4313405 to R4347570 and within the affected seat belt serial number range.
^ 1994 Amigo (TC), VIN Specific (VIN list shown in this bulletin see attachment "A".
^ 1994 Pickup (TF) Japan built models equipped with bench seats within Range: R7215518 to R7223875 (single cab only) and within the affected seat belt serial number range.
^ 1995 Pickup (TF) Japan built models equipped with bench seats within VIN Range: S7200002 to S7202635 (single cab only) and within the affected seat belt serial number range.
Service Information
Condition:
Depending on the specific model specified below, the driver and/or passenger inner front seat belt buckle may not latch properly when the tongue plate is inserted. If the buckle fails to latch properly, the seat belt may not restrain a front seat occupant during a sudden stop or collision.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
DO NOT CONTINUE TO PERFORM CAMPAIGN 96V-170 ON ANY 1994 ISUZU RODEOS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT. With respect to 1994 Rodeos equipped with a bench seat, the information relayed by Takata to Isuzu in 1996 erroneously specified the driver side inner front seat belt buckle. The seat belt buckle this campaign (02V-281) applies to is the PASSENGER SIDE INNER FRONT seat belt buckle.
Correction:
To correct this condition, the serial number (lot numbers) stamped on the driver and/or passenger inner front seat belt buckles of all affected vehicles will be checked to determine whether the serial number falls within the affected serial number range. If the serial number stamped on the buckle falls within the affected serial number range, the affected inner front seat belt MUST be replaced with a new one.
After installation of the new inner front seat belt, the seat belt must be tested for proper operation. Servicing the seat belts as described in the Service Procedures section of this Campaign Bulletin, will ensure safe and proper seat belt operation.
Dealer Responsibility
Isuzu dealers are required to service all eligible vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle or ownership.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at the dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS 123-1A) listing affected vehicles assigned to that dealership. The report contains VIN and detailed owner information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of the law in several states. Accordingly, dealers are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. If none of the affected vehicles are assigned to a dealership, no campaign report will be sent.
Owner Notification
American Isuzu Motors Inc. will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (copies are shown). Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report AWS 123-1A. Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.
Applying the Campaign Label.
1. Affix the campaign label (Part No. 2-90028-700-0) adjacent to the manufacturer's identification label located inside the drivers door (Figure 4).
2. Using a ball point pen, fill in the label with Campaign Number 02V-281, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the new labor operations specific to this campaign.
Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.
Warranty Claim Submission Information
For your convenience please use the information when submitting your warranty claim.