Consumer Complaint Detail

ISUZU / RODEO / 1998

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003248279 Incident Date: Nov, 17 2003
Consumer's City: CAMARILLO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Model Name: RODEO Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S2CK58W7W4 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 24 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at 45 mph the consumers daughter (who was driving the vehicle alone) was changing lanes moving from the right to the left. soon after crossing the divider lines she noticed brake lights ahead. the consumer's daughter depressed the brakes and heard a grinding, popping sound and the brake pedal sank to the floor of the vehicle. a few moments passed, then the brakes functioned properly, but not in time. the consumer's daughter collided with the rear end of the vehicle in front. the air bags deployed causing slight injuries to the arms and stomach of the consumer's daughter. the daughter also slightly injured her right leg in the collision. police did arrive on the scene, but no one was cited. the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the incident. *nlm