1994 ISUZU AMIGO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
The 1994 ISUZU AMIGO has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO, potentially affecting up to 50,524 vehicles.
Recall 02V281000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 14,449 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE...
View full details →Recall 96V170002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 36,075 vehicles affected
Defect: THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLE SMELL OF GAS CAME FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING CLUTCH, AND PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOOKED BENEATH VEHICLE AND SAW THAT FUEL LINE HOSE SPLIT, LEAKING GAS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH HOSE BURSTED IN MIDDLE FOR SECOND TIME. THE SPLIT IN HOSE DISABLED VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLE SMELL OF GAS CAME FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING CLUTCH, AND PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOOKED BENEATH VEHICLE AND SAW THAT FUEL LINE HOSE SPLIT, LEAKING GAS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE WAS "T-BONED" BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. NO AIR BAGS. INSURANCE CO. SAID NOT A PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER & WILL NOT REPAIR UNTIL OWNER PAYS FIRST. MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER IF FOUND LIABLE BY INSURANCE CO. WILL NOT REPAIR. *AK
THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS UNDERHOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0211S007 — SEAT BELTS
TAKATA SEAT BELT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V281. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 ISUZU AMIGO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU AMIGO
- 1989 ISUZU AMIGO — 1 complaint
- 1990 ISUZU AMIGO — 9 complaints
- 1991 ISUZU AMIGO — 5 complaints
- 1992 ISUZU AMIGO — 6 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU AMIGO — 2 complaints
- 1994 ISUZU AMIGO (current)
- 1997 ISUZU AMIGO — 1 complaint
- 1998 ISUZU AMIGO — 99 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU AMIGO — 77 complaints
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