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NHTSA 03V213📅 Jun 9, 2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V213000
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
11
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-255-6727
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 13, 2003
Built
Aug 1, 2002 – Aug 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V213 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V213?

2003 Isuzu Ascender. 11 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Isuzu dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-255-6727.