Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V260000 Reported October 20, 1998

Isuzu/sunroof sunshade

Isuzu Motors Limited · Visibility · 9,377 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V260000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
9,377
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 20, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a sunroof sunshade. the primer applied to prepare the surface prior to bonding the sunshade holders to the sunroof weakened the bonding strength of the adhesive, resulting in an unsatisfactory bond of the holder to the sunroof.

Safety Consequence

This condition can result in separation of the holder, causing the sunshade to fall, possibly striking a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove all four sunshade holders and re-bond them to the sunroof glass.

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 98V260000 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 98V260000

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

What is recall 98V260000?

NHTSA recall 98V260000 was issued by Isuzu Motors Limited on October 20, 1998. It addresses: Isuzu/sunroof sunshade. The recall affects approximately 9,377 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isuzu Motors Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V260000 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.