Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Reach chassis
— Recall Campaign #14V735000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 3,564 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V735000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 18, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V735000 |
| Units affected: | 3,564 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.