NHTSA Recall 03V113000: Structure
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,855 vehicles. It affects 2002 Isuzu Axiom.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V113000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 24, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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 seat occupants.
Safety risk
The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Notes
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Vehicles covered by recall 03V113000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Isuzu Axiom | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.