NHTSA Recall 03V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V213000; Date: Jun. 5, 2003
These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Isuzu Ascender
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 2003
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