NHTSA recall 03V213000
Power Train · Isuzu Motors Limited
Details
What's wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 114, "theft protection." 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…
Why it matters: These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
The fix: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began June 13, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Isuzu Ascender.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V213000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.