NHTSA Recall 03V390000: Lamp (service brakes)

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on October 10, 2003, covering an estimated 55 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Isuzu Axiom.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2003

owners notified (October 8)

NHTSA campaign	03V390000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP
Report received	October 10, 2003
Owner notification	October 8, 2003
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V390000

Make and model	Model years
Isuzu Axiom	2003
Isuzu Rodeo	2003

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.