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Wells Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled September 4, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E049000 · Wells
Hazard
THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS DISABLED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
WELLS MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WELLS MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-558-9770.
Units
19,400 units
Description
WELLS AFTERMARKET STOPLIGHT SWITCHES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2000 THRU JUNE 2002. WELL'S CATALOG PART NOS. DR452, DR427, DR431. THE SWICH CAN REMAIN IN THE "STOPLIGHT OFF" POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED.
What to do
WELLS MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WELLS MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-558-9770.
Product
Wells STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Manufacturer(s)
WELLS MANUFACTURING CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →