Brake lights: switchRecall 14V-735 · 2012–2014 Isuzu Reach
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America recall 14V-735 covers 3,564 2012–2014 Isuzu Reach for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V735000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 risk
If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 26, 2011 to August 7, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of brake warning lightsNHTSA