Vehicle recall 04V061000 · February 4, 2004

2003 Isuzu Ascender

Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper…

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

Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
Consequence: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the windshield wiper system assembly. The recall began on July 15, 2004. Owners 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: 04V061000
Reported to NHTSA: February 4, 2004
Filed by: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Owner notification: July 15, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 439
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 04V061000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Isuzu Ascender (2003): 2003

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