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HighNHTSA·14V735000·Announced 2014-11-18

Isuzu Recalls 2012-2014 Reach Chassis Due to Brake Light Switch Defect

Isuzu is recalling 3,564 model year 2012-2014 Reach chassis because the brake light switch may bend or corrode, potentially failing to activate brake lights and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake light switch defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Reach chassis manufactured between July 26, 2011, and August 7, 2014. The recall involves 3,564 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may be bent while braking, which can cause the switch to fail to activate the brake lights and potentially corrode.

If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, it may become inoperative. This failure increases the risk of a crash because other drivers may not see that the vehicle is braking. Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protector and a waterproof cover with an extension harness to prevent the switch from bending or corroding. This repair is free of charge.

Parts for the repair are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification, followed by a second notice when remedy parts are available. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ISUZU REACH
Brand
ISUZU
Manufacturer
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
3,564

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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