NHTSA Recall 14V735000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V735000; Date: Nov. 18, 2014
If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Isuzu Reach; 2013 Isuzu Reach; 2014 Isuzu Reach
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America
Affected Units:: 3,564
Recall Summary:
Isuzu manufacturing services of America (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 reach chassis manufactured July 26, 2011, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may be bent while braking, possibly causing it to not activate the brake lights and potentially corrode.
How to Fix:
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protector and a waterproof cover with an extension harness so that the switch cannot be bent or corroded, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification and then will be sent a second notice when remedy parts are available. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 17, 2014. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 2015
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