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Recall 03V-213

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recalled the 2003 Isuzu Ascender: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-213
Reported
June 5, 2003
Vehicles affected
11 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles