WELLS MANUFACTURING CO.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WELLS MANUFACTURING CO. in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 4, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WELLS/STOPLIGHT SWITCH

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E049000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 19,400

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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