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Here’s a blast from the past: The lovable Isuzu Amigo is being recalled. That’s right, despite Isuzu having entirely departed the U.S. market two-and-a-half years ago, the company is still responsible for warranty and recall service on its vehicles. This one is complicated but potentially lucrative for owners, so if you’re still rolling around in an Amigo, you might want to scroll down to read the full report. Even if you’re not, scroll down to check out one of our favorite car commercials of all time for the second-generation Amigo.
The recall covers 1998-2001 Isuzu Amigos and Rodeo Sports originally sold or currently registered in the cold-weather states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky. The trucks are being recalled because rear suspension parts may detach from the frame on vehicles that have developed excessive corrosion, which of course, could lead to a crash. Four-door Isuzu Rodeos and their Honda Passport twins are not part of this recall campaign, but were covered by a different recall in 2010.
While we wonder just how many of the 11,221 Amigos and Rodeo Sports covered under this recall are still on the road, Isuzu service centers will be offering free repairs later this month. Note that for models that are over 10 years old, owners have 12 months from notification to present their truck at a dealer.
Now here’s the kicker: If your Amigo or Rodeo Sport is so rusty that Isuzu can’t fix the area with an anti-corrosive compound or a reinforcement bracket, they’ll buy your vehicle back. The price is based on the Kelley Blue Book “Private Party” value, which would range from $3,000-$5,500 if the vehicle was in good shape. We assume, however, that vehicles with such large amounts of rust that they can’t be repaired aren’t going to fetch nearly that much. A 1999 Amigo with 130,000 miles in “Fair” condition, for instance, is only worth $1,951, according to KBB. Another potential hitch to the buyback scheme is that KBB does not provide values for vehicles in “Poor” condition. For more information on the recall, scroll down.Continue reading Isuzu recalls cold state Amigo and Rodeo Sport SUVs over suspension corrosion [w/video]
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