Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V455000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/2005 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 123592 | 10/14/2005 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05086.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 0710001 | 04/01/2007 | 10021512 | Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *kb | 05/10/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. while in driving in reverse at approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a squeaking sound from the steering wheel. in addition, when making a right or left turn the squeaking sound could be heard intermittently at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where the mechanic stated that the steering would need a flush exchange. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the auto shop where the mechanic stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) that could have been related to the failure and referred her to the dealer. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,500. | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. while in driving in reverse at approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a squeaking sound from the steering wheel. in addition, when making a right or left turn the squeaking sound could be heard intermittently at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where the mechanic stated that the steering would need a flush exchange. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the auto shop where the mechanic stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) that could have been related to the failure and referred her to the dealer. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,500. kmj | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. while in driving in reverse at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the steering wheel. while making a right or left turn the squeaking sound could be heard intermittently at different speeds . the vehicle was taken to an auto shop. the mechanic stated the steering would need a flush exchange. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the auto shop. the mechanic stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) that may be related to the failure and referred her to the dealer. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,500. ds | |||