NHTSA Recall # | 35742 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V198000 |
MFG Compaign # | 05044 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | ISUZU |
Brand | ISUZU |
Model | ASCENDER |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
Date of notification | 04/08/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 05/05/05 |
Report created | 05/05/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 286478 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 05044. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |