The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The strength of the rear seat belt shoulder anchorage is not to design specifications and does not fully comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
The rear seat belts would not provide adequate protection in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new right and left rear seat belt anchor bolts.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-111 (98V111000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | May 26, 1998 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,044 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-111 repair free?
Yes. Isuzu dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install new right and left rear seat belt anchor bolts.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,044 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.