2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2014-04-22
Description
Isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 reach stripped chassis manufactured july 26, 2011, through august 27, 2013. The horn switch contacts may be bent or may wear prematurely causing the horn not to work.
Consequence
An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the horn contact shaft to see if it is bent or if it has premature wear, and replace the steering wheel combination switch if either condition is found, free of charge. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is cb14-n-001.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2014-11-18
Description
Isuzu manufacturing services of america (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 reach chassis manufactured july 26, 2011, to august 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may be bent while braking, possibly causing it to not activate the brake lights and potentially corrode.
Consequence
If the brake light switch bends or corrodes, the brake light switch may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protector and a waterproof cover with an extension harness so that the switch cannot be bent or corroded, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification and then will be sent a second notice when remedy parts are available. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on december 17, 2014. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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.