2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2019-02-21
Description
Xl hybrids inc. (xl) is recalling certain 2013-2018 isuzu reach vehicles modified to be equipped with xl's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Corrective Action
Xl will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact xl customer service at 1-866-414-3212.
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.