The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
The risk
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V069001 (99V069001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm |
| Report date | May 10, 1999 |
| Owners notified | June 21, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 104 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V069001 repair free?
Yes. Isuzu dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 104 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.