Recall - Flasher Relay Module Replacement: Overview
TSB SB05-04-S002Intermittent Incorrect Turn Signal Operation Safety
Recall Campaign 05V-198
ISSUE DATE: JULY 2005
Campaign Identification Number
Number 05V-198 has been assigned to this recall 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
2003-2004 Isuzu Ascender (US/UT)
Involved are certain 2003-2004 Isuzu Ascender vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
4NUDS13S242100002-4NUET16SX36101449. Validate vehicles VIN through Isuzu Communication System (ICS) Vehicle Inquiry or IsuzuONE.com Vehicle Inquiry.
Service Information
Condition:
The manufacturer General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2004 Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an intermittent condition in which the turn signals may not operate as designed. Material build up on the flasher relay may cause the turn signals to flash on both sides of the vehicle when activated, similar to hazard warning flashers, or they may illuminate and remain illuminated instead of flashing. The instrument panel would indicate the incorrect operation if this were to occur. Incorrect operation of the turn signal indicator could fail to warn others of the drivers intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers are to replace the flasher relay module.
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, vehicle inventory, or arrives at the dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS-123-1A) 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.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act provides that each vehicle that is subject to a recall of this type must be adequately repaired within a reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. In the recall notification letters, customers are told how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration if the recall is not completed within a reasonable time.
Owner Notification
Isuzu Motors America, Inc. will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (see copy shown). 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 (AWS-123-1A). Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.
Service Procedure
1. Remove the 2 screws that retain the insulator panel to the instrument panel (I/P).
2. Release the insulator panel retaining clip from the I/P substrate.
3. Lower the insulator panel.
4. Remove the flasher retaining bracket from the insulator panel.
5. Disconnect the flasher from the electrical connector.
6. Remove the flasher from the vehicle.
7. Position the new flasher to the insulator panel.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the flasher.
9. Install the flasher retaining bracket to the insulator panel.
10. Install the insulator panel tabs to the cowl slots.
11. Raise the insulator panel to the I/P.
12. Install the insulator panel retaining clip to the I/P substrate.
13. Install the 2 screws that retain the insulator panel to the I/P.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
Applying the Campaign Label
Affix the campaign label P/N 2-90028-700-0 adjacent to the manufacturer, identification label located inside the drivers door. Using a ballpoint pen, fill in the label with campaign number 05V-198, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the labor operation table.