The problem
The tilt steering wheel lock mechanism that holds the steering wheel in place may break. Failure of the locking mechanism would allow the steering wheel to tilt, unrestrained. The wheel may travel to the high or low position.
The fix
The dealer will replace the steering tilt locking pin with a new pin at no charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a tilt steering wheel.System: steering; tilt steering lock pin.Consequences of defect: if the locking pin breaks, allowing the steering wheelto tilt unrestrained, steering can be awkward. If the failure occurs while thevehicle is in motion, the driver may lose control and an accident could result.Note: until the vehicle is repaired, the following precautions should beobserved: do not exert upward or downward pressure on the steering wheel;should the failure occur while driving, move the steering wheel all the way upor down and steer carefully to a safe area beside the road.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Isuzu dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V044000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.