Recall - Theft Protection Non-Compliance
Campaign 03V-213F/CMVSS Noncompliance Recall
ISSUE DATE: June 2003
Campaign Identification Number
Number 03V-213 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
2003 Isuzu Ascender (see VIN).
Service Information
Condition:
The manufacturer General Motors has decided that certain 2003 Ascender vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 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. These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicles has a locking steering column.
Correction:
Dealers are to eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides.
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 contact the owners of affected vehicles already retailed. 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
The following procedure provides instructions for installing a small plastic plug in the lower steering column cover and also removing the override lever from the transmission shift lever. Both procedures must be performed in order to complete the recall.
Installing the Steering Column Cover Plug:
1. Locate the hole in the lower steering column cover (see figure 1).
2. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the existing plug.
3. Insert the plug from the recall kit into the hole in the lower steering column cover (see figure 1).
Removing the Override Lever from the Transmission Shifter Assembly:
1. Carefully release the shift lever boot from the upper console by squeezing it around the base while pulling it up (see figure 2).
2. Reposition the shift boot as necessary to see the right side of the shifter assembly.
NOTE:
Some vehicles were built without the ORANGE override lever. If the vehicle you are working on does not have the ORANGE override lever, proceed to Step 5 and reassemble the console.
3. Locate the ORANGE override lever on the right side of the transmission shifter assembly (see figure 2).
4. Using a pair of long nose pliers, grasp the orange override lever firmly and twist it counterclockwise while pushing it towards the right side of the vehicle. Continue twisting and pushing until the lever disconnects from the side of the shifter assembly. If you drop the override lever, it can be retrieved by carefully lifting the bottom right side of the floor console at the carpet and pulling it out (see figure 2).
5. Reposition the shift boot to the upper console and snap into place.
6. Install the Isuzu Recall Campaign Label.
Applying the Campaign Label
Affix the campaign label P/N 2-90028-700-0 (see figure 3) adjacent to the manufacturer's identification label located inside the driver's door. Using a ballpoint pen, fill in the label with campaign number 03V-213, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the labor operation shown.
Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.
Disclaimer