The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been on top of corrosion issues of late, with the recent recall of Toyota Tundra models for excessive frame rust and an investigation of the Ford Windstar for a similar issue. Now it’s Isuzu and Honda’s turn under the rust recall spotlight, as the 1998-2002 Rodeo and 2002 Axiom and the Rodeo’s badge-engineered twin, the 1998-2002 Honda Passport are being recalled in cold weather climates for potential rear suspension corrosion issues.

In areas where highly corrosive materials like road salt are used to clear roads these vehicles can in some instances experience “excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.” In a worst-case scenario, the corrosion could lead to the rear suspension lower link bracket detaching from the frame. And if it happens while the vehicle is in motion, handling could become compromised, leading to a potentially crash.

Owners of the affected vehicles can head to the nearest dealer (Hondas go to Honda dealers and Isuzus go to Isuzu dealers) for an inspection and possible repair. If the vehicle is observed to be relatively rust free, the rear suspension area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. If rust is already setting in a reinforcement bracket will be installed. If that doesn’t work, dealer technicians will cook up “an appropriate remedy.” Hit the jump to read over the NHTSA presser, which includes the states to which this recall applies.

[Source: NHTSA]