NHTSA Recall 03V269000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,290 vehicles. It affects 2003 Isuzu Ascender.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V269000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | July 21, 2003 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the lower universal anchorage system.
Safety risk
This does not comply with the standard.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's 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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V269000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Isuzu Ascender | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.