Isuzu Ascender (2003) – 05V494000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ISUZU

Model Of Vehicle

ASCENDER

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

05V494000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

20020401

End Of Manufacture

20030731

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

98007

Date Owners Notified

20060224

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20051027

Make Campaign Number

5077

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard