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NHTSA Campaign 16E001000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Issued by Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. · Reported Jan 12, 2016 · 24,159 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ADVANTECH BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 5T9 24,159
AIRTEX BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1S5010 24,159
CARQUEST ECC "BLUE" BRAKE LIGHT SWIT 53-54425 24,159
CARQUEST RIG "RED" BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 58220 24,159
DURALAST BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CR4854 24,159
VALUCRAFT BRAKE LIGHT SWIT CR4854VC 24,159
WELLS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CR4854 24,159

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16E001000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.