Vehicle recall 14V735000 · November 18, 2014

2012-2014 Isuzu REACH

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 14V735000
Reported to NHTSA: November 18, 2014
Filed by: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Owner notification: February 27, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,564
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Recall 14V735000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Isuzu REACH (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012

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