Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRTEX
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1S5010
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E001000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
Start Of Manufacture
20150402
End Of Manufacture
20150918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
24159
Date Owners Notified
20160308
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
Date Report Received
20160112