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2012-2014 Isuzu Reach recall: switch

Isuzu Manufacturing Services Of America reported this safety recall on November 18, 2014. It covers about 3,564 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,564
reported
Nov 18, 2014
owners notified
Feb 27, 2015

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 14V735000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V735000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Isuzu Reach switch?

Yes. Recall 14V735000, reported on November 18, 2014, covers about 3,564 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V735000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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