Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V042000 Reported March 28, 1988

Engine:other parts

Isuzu Motors Limited · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,483 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V042000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
2,483
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 28, 1988

Defect Summary

The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

Safety Consequence

This condition can allow water/oil mixture to build upin the hose from the oil separator to the air inlet duct. after the engine isstopped, this water/oil mixture can, under cold weather conditions, freeze andcompletely block the oil separator air duct hose. this blockage will result inincreased pressure within the crankcase. this can cause oil leaks. if asufficient quantity of oil came in contact with the hot exhaust system an enginecompartment fire could result without prior warning.

Corrective Action

The pcv valve will be replaced with a new valve.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference recall ID 88V042000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V042000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V042000?

NHTSA recall 88V042000 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on March 28, 1988. It addresses: Engine:other parts. The recall affects approximately 2,483 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V042000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.