NHTSA Campaign Id 97V208002; Date: Nov. 25, 1997
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
1998 Isuzu Hombre
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 1,299
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Owner notification began November 14, 1997. Owners who have not been contacted within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 14, 1997
Also see: