Isuzu Ascender (2004) – 05V198000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ISUZU

Model Of Vehicle

ASCENDER

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

05V198000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

20030401

End Of Manufacture

20031130

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

286478

Date Owners Notified

20050804

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Isuzu Technical Center Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050505

Make Campaign Number

5044

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard