Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The recall was issued after customers have reported a jerk or blip at the 1,800rpm mark.

By Sreejith

Isuzu Motors India issued a recall of its D-Max V-Cross pickup after customers have reported a blip caused by a misfire at the 1,800rpm mark. The recall is to fix this problem by changing the ECU mapping to offer better low-end torque.

Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The company has also said the remapping will make no change to the peak power and torque figures. The automaker will be also fixing an issue with the rear leaf spring of the vehicle.

Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The fix is free of cost and is available at Isuzu's service outlets around the country. The customers who had the ECU remapped no longer have that blip or jerk in the lower rpm. They have also said that the driveability of the D-Max has improved.

Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The Japanese manufacturer launched the D-Max V-Cross in May at Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai) in India. Powering the vehicle is a 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine churning out 134bhp of power and 370Nm of torque.

Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The power unit is mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shift on the fly, four-wheel drive system. The vehicle also has a high-ride suspension, which offers higher ground clearance.

Isuzu Recalls D-Max V-Cross In India To Fix ECU

The D-Max V-Cross is produced in Isuzu's newly opened manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The vehicle is based on the Isuzu Gravity Response Intelligent Platform (iGrip) technology.

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Article Published On: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 17:14 [IST]
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