Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.p. | NHTSA Recall #16E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E001000 by Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.p.. Affecting brake light switches, sold as airtex part number 1s5010, advantech part number 5t9, duralast part number cr4854, valucraft part number cr4854vc, carquest ecc "blue" part number 53-54425, and carquest rig "red" part number 58220, manufactured april 2, 2015, to september 18, 2015 Includes 24,159 affected units, Brake light Switch may not Function, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

brake light switches, sold as airtex part number 1s5010, advantech part number 5t9, duralast part number cr4854, valucraft part number cr4854vc, carquest ecc "blue" part number 53-54425, and carquest rig "red" part number 58220, manufactured april 2, 2015, to september 18, 2015

Defect Summary

Wells vehicle electronics, l.p. (wells) is recalling certain brake light switches, sold as airtex part number 1s5010, advantech part number 5t9, duralast part number cr4854, valucraft part number cr4854vc, carquest ecc "blue" part number 53-54425, and carquest rig "red" part number 58220, manufactured april 2, 2015, to september 18, 2015. the affected brake light switches may not illuminate the brake lights, or disengage the cruise control.

Corrective Action

Wells will notify owners, and distributors will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2016. owners may contact wells customer service at 1-920-922-5900.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E001000
Manufacturer: Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.p.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-12T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light switch may not function
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 24,159

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Wells vehicle electronics, l.p. (wells) is recalling certain brake light switches, sold as airtex part number 1s5010, advantech part number 5t9, duralast part number cr4854, valucraft part number cr4854vc, carquest ecc "blue" part number 53-54425, and carquest rig "red" part number 58220, manufactured april 2, 2015, to september 18, 2015. the affected brake light switches may not illuminate the brake lights, or disengage the cruise control.
Consequence Summary: If the switch does not illuminate brake lights, other drivers may not know that the vehicle is slowing. if the brake light switch does not cancel cruise control, the vehicle may unexpectedly maintain its speed. either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Wells will notify owners, and distributors will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2016. owners may contact wells customer service at 1-920-922-5900.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.73

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NHTSA ID: 16E001000
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Created At: 1742808662
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