Recall - Windshield Wiper Motor Failure: Overview
Campaign 03V-210Windshield Wiper Motor Failure Safety Campaign 03V-210
ISSUE DATE: JULY, 2003
Campaign Identification Number
Number 03V-210 has been assigned to this campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the campaign.
Affected Vehicles
^ 1996 Hombre (TH) models from VIN 0T8708974 through XT8713003
^ 1997 Hombre (TH) 2WD 4 cylinder models from VIN 0V8650013 through XV8662047
Service Information
Condition:
The manufacturer General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain vehicles. These vehicles may have a condition in which the windshield wiper motor may fail. These failures are the result of cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board near the wiring harness connector. Depending on which solder joints crack or the severity of the crack, the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers are to replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Dealer Responsibility
Isuzu dealers are required to service all eligible vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle or ownership.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at the dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign modification has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS123-1A) listing affected vehicles assigned to that dealership. The report contains VIN and detailed owner information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of the law in several states. Accordingly, dealers are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. If none of the affected vehicles are assigned to a dealership, no campaign report will be sent.
Owner Notification
American Isuzu Motors Inc. will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (see copy). Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS123-1A). Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.
Service Procedure
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the three screws that secure the cover to the wiper motor and remove the cover (see figure 1).
4. Inspect for sealant on the inside of the cover and then discard the cover and screws.
NOTE:
If sealant was found on the old cover, it will be necessary to remove any old sealant from the motor housing in step 6.
5. Carefully remove the module (circuit board) from the wiper motor by lifting up on the end of the module electrical connector.
6. If necessary, remove any old sealant from the wiper motor housing (see step 4).
NOTE:
When handling the new module in the next step, be careful not to damage or bend the electrical contacts on the bottom side of the module.
7. Install the module into the wiper motor housing, making sure that the module is fully seated. When fully seated, the edges of the module circuit board will be flush (even) with the motor housing along all sides.
8. Carefully apply a bead of silicone sealant, P/N 8-12345-739-0 (or GE-162 sealant or equivalent) in the groove of the New Cover. Remove any excess sealant that is outside of the groove (see figure 2).
NOTE:
Only apply enough sealant to fill the groove in the cover.
9. Install the new cover on the wiper motor housing and install the three new screws. Tighten the screws to 2.6 N.m (23 lb in).
10. Reconnect the wiper motor electrical connector to the wiper motor assembly and install the CPA.
11. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and check the wiper system for proper operation (delay/low/high/etc).
Applying the Campaign Label
Affix the campaign label P/N 2-90028-700-0 (see figure 3) adjacent to the manufacturers identification label located inside the driver's door. Using a ballpoint pen, fill in the label with campaign number 03V-210, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information