Advantech Brake Light Switch 5T9; Airtex Brake Light Switch 1S5010; Carquest ECC "BLUE" Brake Light Swit 53-54425; Carquest RIG "RED" Brake Light Switch 58220 and 3 more: Exterior lighting
Recall 16E001000 · Jan 12, 2016 · Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
24,159
units affected
24,159
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E001000
- Date
- Jan 12, 2016
- Maker
- Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
- Units affected
- 24,159
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
7 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech | Brake Light Switch 5T9 | Not stated |
| Airtex | Brake Light Switch 1S5010 | Not stated |
| Carquest Ecc "BLUE" | Brake Light Swit 53-54425 | Not stated |
| Carquest Rig "RED" | Brake Light Switch 58220 | Not stated |
| Duralast | Brake Light Switch CR4854 | Not stated |
| Valucraft | Brake Light Swit CR4854VC | Not stated |
| Wells | Brake Light Switch CR4854 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E001000?
7 models: Advantech Brake Light Switch 5T9 (all years), Airtex Brake Light Switch 1S5010 (all years), Carquest Ecc "BLUE" Brake Light Swit 53-54425 (all years) and 4 more, about 24,159 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E001000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.