Wells Recalls Brake Light Switches for Potential Failure to Illuminate
Wells Vehicle Electronics is recalling specific brake light switches that may fail to illuminate brake lights or disengage cruise control, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake light switch failure) that can lead to significant injury or property damage through increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. is recalling certain brake light switches manufactured between April 2, 2015, and September 18, 2015. The affected switches are sold under various part numbers, including Airtex 1S5010, Advantech 5T9, Duralast CR4854, Valucraft CR4854VC, Carquest ECC "Blue" 53-54425, and Carquest Rig "Red" 58220.
The defect involves the brake light switch potentially failing to illuminate the vehicle's brake lights or failing to disengage the cruise control system. If the brake lights do not illuminate, other drivers may not realize the vehicle is slowing down. If the cruise control does not disengage, the vehicle may unexpectedly maintain its speed. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall
- Manufacturer
- Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake Light Switch
- Affected units
- 24,159
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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