Recall 02I002000 concerning ABS brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in October 2003 for recall repairs. Dealer indicated to consumer that the parts were not available. Consumer recently contacted the dealer again, and dealer stated the parts were on national back order.

- Leetonia, OH, USA

While going less than 5 miles per hour I had to apply my brakes suddenly. The brakes locked up and the car would not stop causing a crash into another vehicle.

- Brockton, MA, USA

ABS coil integrated module replacement. While driving on the freeway at 35 mph the consumer noticed an accident ahead, when she tried to stop, the brakes completely locked up which caused her to rear end the person ahead of her. A few months later the consumer received information about a recall being issued for the brakes on the Isuzu Rodeo' S, the consumer hopes that Isuzu can give financial assistance due to the defect. (recall #02I0020000)

- Torrance, CA, USA

Consumer received a recall letter concerning ABS brake system failure on October 2003. Dealer and manufacturer were cooperative and indicated there were no parts available. There was no expected date of availability for the parts.

- New Market, MD, USA

It was raining. Went to stop at the intersection of scott blvd and N. Decatur going at approx 10 miles an hour. The brakes would not work. I released and tried again and there was nothing. Hit the truck in front of me. The module for the ABS was replaced in April 2003.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving at 25 mph anti lock brakes would not lock, causing the vehicle to hit a medal fence. Consumer stated that the brakes experienced extended stopping distance.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Consumer received a recall notice on November 5/2003 concerning ABS brakes. The ABS problem on certain sport utility vehicles that were equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), the vehicles could experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events. Dealer stated the recall was on back order. One must wait, we didn't' have the part yet. But on December 11, 2003 consumer had a collision due to brake failure.

- Elmwood Park, NJ, USA

Consumer was unable to have ABS recall 02I002000 repairs performed due to the parts being on back order. Manufacturer provided no assistance, they just indicated that this was an improvement campaign and not a safety campaign.

- Abington, MA, USA

The consumer will provide information on the ABS and problem with a local dealer.

- Reading, PA, USA

While driving 55 mph the ABS brake light illuminated on the dash and the brake pedal went down to the floor. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The technician could not duplicate the problem.

- Sunset, SC, USA

Consumer received a recall notice for ABS brakes. Took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and since then has had ABS brake problems. However, dealer refused to do additional repairs.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Dealership was unable to perform recall 02I002000 repairs concerning ABS brakes because they were unable to get the parts from the manufacturer, and manufacturer was unable to provide a proper explanation of why the parts were not available to the dealership.

- Panama City, FL, USA

Consumer received recal 02I002000 concerning ABS brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, who indicated that the parts would not be available until February 2004.

- Denver, CO, USA

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02I002000 repairs concerning ABS failure. Dealer kept the vehicle all day and did not do the recall repairs because the parts were unavailable. Also, the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for doing a diagnostic test which found a problem with the rear brakes.

- Pearland, TX, USA

While driving at 50 mph, driver applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop, and collided with the guard rail. After the accident consumer called the dealer to verify if there was any recall on vehicle. Dealer denied it. 10 months after the accident, consumer received a recall NHTSA letter 02I002000 concerning ABS brake failure.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

While driving 25 mph consumer avoided hitting a flock of ducks. Upon applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle took longer to stop. Vehicle collided with a stop sign, and experienced $5,500 damage.

- Liberty, SC, USA

The defect stated in ABS NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000 ccurred prior to consumer receiving the recall letter. As a result, vehicle experienced ABS failure which resulted in an accident.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

Whenever ABS brakes were applied brake pedal would go to the floor. This caused extended stopping distance. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the brake problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage allowing the car to roll forward. There were several incidents where on slow stops, the anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage and allowed the vehicle to roll forward. The problem was intermittent. The master cylinder was replaced, however, the problem recurred. Refer to recall#02I002000. The consumer was told that there was no existing recall.

- Memphis, TN, USA

Brake failure occurred while driving at 10 mph. The consumer applied the brakes with regular soft pedal braking when the vehicle slid forward beyond the normal braking point. The consumer had to brake three vehicle lengths ahead. The ABS light was intermittent. The ABS light came on when the consumer had to brake on any bumpy or uneven street, flat surface, or downgrade. The consumer slid into the bumper of another vehicle that stopped unexpectedly.

- Capitol Heights , MD, USA