NHTSA recall 04V061000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Isuzu Ascender
Reported Feb 4, 2004439 vehicles affectedISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDBuilt Apr 1, 2002 – Nov 30, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The 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.