| Make : ISUZU | Model : ASCENDER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020801 - 20030531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V269000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030815 | Date Received by ODI: 20030721 | Date Added to Database: 20030730 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3290 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNERS 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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