Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V059001 Reported April 3, 1996

Isuzu/lighting:lamp or socket:head lights

Q: What is recall 96V059001?

NHTSA recall 96V059001 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on April 3, 1996. It addresses: Isuzu/lighting:lamp or socket:head lights. The recall affects approximately 1,547 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Isuzu Motors Limited · Exterior Lighting · 1,547 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V059001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Isuzu Motors Limited

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

1,547

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 3, 1996

Defect Summary

A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference recall ID 96V059001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V059001

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

What is recall 96V059001?

NHTSA recall 96V059001 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on April 3, 1996. It addresses: Isuzu/lighting:lamp or socket:head lights. The recall affects approximately 1,547 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V059001 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.