Wells Manufacturing Co. | NHTSA Recall #02E049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E049000 by Wells Manufacturing Co.. Includes 19,400 affected units, WELLS/STOPLIGHT SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Wells aftermarket stoplight switches manufactured from december 2000 thru june 2002. well's catalog part nos. Dr452, dr427, dr431. the swich can remain in the "stoplight off" position when the brake pedal is pressed.

Corrective Action

Wells manufacturing will notify its customers and replace the switch free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wells manufacturing at 1-800-558-9770.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E049000
Manufacturer: Wells Manufacturing Co.
Report Received Date: 2002-09-04T00:00:00
Subject: Wells/stoplight switch
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 19,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Wells aftermarket stoplight switches manufactured from december 2000 thru june 2002. well's catalog part nos. Dr452, dr427, dr431. the swich can remain in the "stoplight off" position when the brake pedal is pressed.
Consequence Summary: The brake lights would not illuminate and the anti-lock brake would not be available. in the event of an emergency, if the anti-lock braking system is disabled, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Wells manufacturing will notify its customers and replace the switch free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wells manufacturing at 1-800-558-9770.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jaa3~2zgf~dms3
NHTSA ID: 02E049000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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