Vehicle recall R/2005/179

Isuzu Trooper recall: Dilution of engine oil leading to engine damage

DVSA recall R/2005/179 names the Isuzu Trooper. It was launched 3 March 2006. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/179
Launched: 3 March 2006
Issued by: ISUZU
Vehicles: 14,215 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to excessive clearance within the fuel injectors fuel may leak into the cylinder bores and then into the sump causing engine oil dilution. If this situation is ignored engine damage can occur additionally the engine revs may show an unintentional increase.

The fix

Affected vehicles will have the fuel injectors replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Isuzu Trooper	1 January 1998 to 31 December 2003	14,215

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/195 Heater terminal may burn out 30 June 2005, Isuzu Trooper
R/2011/154 Engine speed may increase unintentionally 15 January 2012, Isuzu Trooper

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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