Technical Service Bulletin SB16-02-S001A — 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SB16-02-S001A |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
SOME 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) THAT COULD FRACTURE. THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AS IT PASSES OVER THE FRACTURE DURING REFUELING. IF THE ICV FRACTURES, THE VEHICLES SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND THE OWNER MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR A FEW DROPS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE COVERS THE CONDITION DESCRIBED FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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