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certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.ø these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Corrective Action

a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customerøs option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2006 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2005 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

Corrective Action

if a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2004 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

on certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

Corrective Action

the driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2005. isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

Corrective Action

depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the windshield wiper system assembly. the recall began on july 15, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, øchild restraint anchorage system.ø the ownerøs manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the lower universal anchorage system.

Corrective Action

this does not comply with the standard.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a supplement for their ownerøs manual. it describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle. owner notification began august 15, 2003. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. these vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.

Corrective Action

if the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. if an unbelted occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. non-functioning latches will be replaced. the recall began on february 24, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, øtheft protection.ø 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.

Corrective Action

these overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.