Recall - Power Steering Hose Fracturing: Overview
TSB SB05-10-S003Power Steering Hose Fracture Safety Recall Campaign
05V-455
ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2005
Campaign Identification Number
Number 05V-455 has been assigned to this recall campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the campaign.
Affected Vehicles
2006 Isuzu Ascender (US/UT)
Involved are certain 2006 Isuzu Ascender (US/UT) vehicles built between 7/25/05-8/25/05 and within the VIN breakpoints listed below.
Service Information
Condition:
The manufacturer General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2006 Ascender vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid. If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. If the power steering fluid were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Correction:
Dealers are to inspect the power steering hose for two suspect date codes and replace them if required.
Dealer Responsibility
Isuzu dealers are required to service all eligible vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle or ownership.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at the dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS-123-1A) listing affected vehicles assigned to that dealership. The report contains VIN and detailed owner information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of the law in several states. Accordingly, dealers are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. If none of the affected vehicles are assigned to a dealership, no campaign report will be sent.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act provides that each vehicle that is subject to a recall of this type must be adequately repaired within a reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. In the recall notification letters, customers are told how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration if the recall is not completed within a reasonable time.
Owner Notification
Isuzu Motors America, Inc. will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed (see enclosed copy). Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS-123-1A). Dealers may obtain these postcards from their Regional Office.
Service Procedure
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect and record the power steering pressure line for the date code as shown in figure 1. The date code is printed on the hose and is repeated approximately every 6 inches (150 mm). Removal of conduit may be necessary in order to inspect the date code.
This pressure line has two hose sections and both must be inspected as shown in figure 2. The vehicle may need to be lifted to inspect both.
2. Compare the date code on the two hose sections to the suspect date codes shown.
a. If the date code on either of the hose sections is one of the codes listed above, the entire hose must be replaced. Proceed to the Hose Replacement Procedure.
b. If the date code(s) is/are not one of the codes listed above, then replace the conduit if applicable and apply the campaign label as set forth below.
Hose Replacement Procedure
If the inspection reveals that the hose needs to be replaced, follow the instructions in the Service Manual regarding removal and installation of the power steering hose assembly. Replace the pressure hose in the assembly on the bench. Use due care when opening and closing the line position brackets to avoid damaging them.
Courtesy Transportation
If needed, dealers are to provide customers affected by Campaign 05V-455 with a shuttle service or ensure that some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided to the customer at no charge.
Applying the Campaign Label
Affix the campaign label P/N 2-90028-700-0 adjacent to the manufacturer's identification label located inside the driver's door. Using a ballpoint pen, fill in the label with campaign number 05V-455, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the labor operation shown.