Vehicle recall 03V213000 · June 5, 2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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 the off position.
Consequence: These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began June 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V213000
Reported to NHTSA: June 5, 2003
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: June 13, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 11
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 03V213000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Isuzu Ascender (2003): 2003

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