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EquipmentJan 12, 201624,159 affected

Advantech / Airtex / Carquest Ecc "Blue" and more recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16E001000
Type
Equipment
Filed by
Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 12, 2016
Owners notified
Mar 8, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
24,159
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 2, 2015 to Sep 18, 2015
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.