NHTSA recall 03V113000
Structure · Isuzu Motors Limited
Details
What's wrong: As a result of information obtained from a head impact test conducted by the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to evaluate compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact," Isuzu has designed a modification for certain 2002 model year Isuzu axiom vehicles. The purpose of this modification is to enhance head impact crash protection for front…
Why it matters: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
The fix: Isuzu will offer owners of the vehicles a free modification of the roof area of the vehicle in which energy absorbing components will be installed. Owner notification began March 11, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Isuzu Axiom.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V113000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.