Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Is my product affected?

WELLS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CR4854; CARQUEST ECC "BLUE" BRAKE LIGHT SWIT 53-54425; VALUCRAFT BRAKE LIGHT SWIT CR4854VC; ADVANTECH BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 5T9; DURALAST BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CR4854; CARQUEST RIG "RED" BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 58220; AIRTEX BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1S5010

• Brand WELLS
• Brand CARQUEST ECC "BLUE"
• Brand VALUCRAFT
• Brand ADVANTECH
• Brand DURALAST
• Brand CARQUEST RIG "RED"
• Brand AIRTEX

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Wells Vehicle Electronics is recalling certain brake light switches sold under multiple brand names including Airtex, Advantech, Duralast, Valucraft, Carquest ECC, and Carquest Rig. The switches were manufactured between April 2, 2015, and September 18, 2015. The defective switches may fail to illuminate brake lights or disengage cruise control, which could prevent other drivers from seeing that a vehicle is slowing down and could cause a vehicle to unexpectedly maintain its speed.

Either of these conditions increases the risk of a crash. Wells will notify owners, and distributors will replace the affected brake light switches for free. According to the record, owners should contact Wells customer service at 1-920-922-5900.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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