2003 ISUZU ASCENDER RECALL - #03V213000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 ISUZU ASCENDER |
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| Manufacturer |
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2002 - 8/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
6/9/2003 |
| Influenced by |
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/13/2003 |
| # Affected |
11 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION. |
| Consequences |
THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 ISUZU ASCENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2003 ISUZU ASCENDER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2003 ISUZU ASCENDER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2003 ISUZU ASCENDER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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