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80 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Sep 09, 2009 8:44 am)  hlboydeastlink.ca
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Replying to: lboyd (Sep 09, 2009 4:24 pm)
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Replying to: hbriggs (Sep 16, 2009 5:29 am)
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Replying to: marinaky (Sep 16, 2009 3:35 pm) |
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I'm in Worcester, MA and unfortunately inherited an Isuzu Rodeo (from a brother that died recently). The Rodeo has the rust problem. It is a 2000 with 90K miles. So I guess I'm just posting this to commiserate with the rest of the posters and just to recap as to the actions I and others have to take: 1) File a complaint with NHSTA 2) Try to find a contact number for someone named Derek Reinhardt who is and Isuzu rep of some sort? 3) Badger my insurance company to try to get the car "totalled"? Any other thoughts would be great as it seems I'm added to the list of folks with a 4,000lb. paper weight in the driveway.
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I did speak with mr. Reinhardt...he was SUPPOSED to call me back......that was a while aho - I have called again, again, again.....you get the picture - waiting on the LONG re call process - write to isuzu - take pictures - get a quote on repairs (we had to repair - we owed $$ on the car) send them to Reinhardt and ISUZU - they have to be detailed information and if EVERYone does it - we stand a chance at a recall....BUT IT MUST BE DONE - Reinhardt said that people give up and don't do the process and in order for a recall all steps need to be done by the throngs who are uspet. bbrown
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Replying to: bbrown55 (Oct 28, 2009 1:51 pm) |
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The recall will take time. The part on my vehicle and all the others that has rusted is the frame which holds the control arm to the rear driver's side. The more people who send the info to Derek Reinhardt, the better off we all will be. Unless you file a questionable claim, the insurance company will not pay for rust damage. I am getting e mails from car complaint and auto beef web sites of others who have the same issue as we do. Everyone has had the same component rust. There have been accidents. There have been a lot of near accidents, as in my case and so many others. The California BBB responded to me with Honda's response a few weeks ago, they are no help either. Honda still denies responsibility. Ford just issued a recall for vehicles as old as 1993. Honda is still maintaining that these are out of warranty. Well, the warranty is not the issue. The safety factor is the issue. The fact that these vehicles are failing after 6+ years is the issue. The biggest issue is that the same component on all the vehicles is rusting off of them. The frames are swiss cheese. This is a safety hazard, which goes beyond warranty. Honda. Isuzu are responsible for this. The American vehicle companies are stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for their issues, but the Japanese companies are not. Toyota did a few years back with the Tacoma, and they were well out of warranty. Why won't Honda and Isuzu do the right thing? Everyone, send your info to Derek Reinhardt. This is not an instant fix but we will be heard. We have a legitimate problem and we will not go away. The fact that bbrown spoke to Mr. Reinhardt is encouraging. I hae sent him several e mails but have had no response. And I am the one who posted the letter he sent me on this forum for all of the other affected owners to refer to, but that is not important. What is important is that ultimately Honda and Isuzu will end up having to issue a recall. And we can all rejoice and know we did the right thing by pursuing this and not giving up. Thanks to all of you who have written to Derek and sent your photos, it really does help everyone.
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Replying to: hogtied2rodeo (Oct 28, 2009 1:04 pm) |
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Replying to: marinaky (Jul 26, 2009 12:57 pm) Like all of you my 2001 Honda Passport frame is completely rusted. My mechanic indicated that the trailing arm on the drivers side is weak right at the stress point. A pot hole or stopping too hard could cause it to break. (and I am hauling 3 children in this car!!!!) I am thinking about contacting the media. I need to get the word out to more owners about the dangers of this car. Any lawyers out there with any advice?
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