Recall - Brake Lamps Inoperative or On Continuous
2006 Service BulletinsTSB SB06-09-S002
Brake Lamps Inoperative Or Continuous Lumination Product Safety Recall 06V-139
ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 2006
Campaign Identification Number
Number 06V-139 has been assigned to this campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This number will appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with the campaign.
Affected Vehicles
2006 Isuzu i-280/i-350 (TI)
Involved are certain 2006 Isuzu i-280/i-350 vehicles. Refer to the VIN table or validate vehicle's VIN through Isuzu Communication System (ICS) Vehicle Inquiry or Isuzu website Vehicle Inquiry.
Service Information
Condition
The manufacturer General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2006 Isuzu i-280/i-350 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed. The performance of the brakes is not affected. However, this condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the brake lamp switch assembly.
Dealer Responsibility
Isuzu dealers are required to service all eligible vehicles at no charge to the owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle or ownership.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is in a dealer's vehicle inventory, or arrives at the dealership for service, the dealer must take the necessary steps to ensure that this campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Each Isuzu dealer will be supplied a copy of the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS-123-1A) listing affected vehicles assigned to that dealership. The report contains VIN and detailed owner information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of the law in several states. Accordingly, dealers are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act provides that each vehicle that is subject to a recall of this type must be adequately repaired within a reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. In the recall notification letters, customers are told how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration if the recall is not completed within a reasonable time.
Owner Notification
Isuzu Motors America, Inc. will send a notification letter to owners of affected vehicles already retailed. Dealers should follow up with vehicle owners by sending a Campaign Reminder Notice (AIMI SVCF-1052) to all vehicle owners listed in the AIMI Campaign Report (AWS-123-1A). Dealers may obtain these postcards from Helm, Inc.
Service Procedure
IMPORTANT:
There are two switches above the brake pedal - the cruise control switch (1) and the stop lamp switch (2). The cruise control switch is in the outboard position and the stop lamp switch is in the inboard position.
1. Disconnect the cruise control switch connector(1) and stop lamp switch electrical connector (2).
2. Rotate the stop lamp switch (2) counter clockwise.
3. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) from the bracket.
4. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) from the vehicle. Discard the stop lamp switch (2).
5. Inspect the stop lamp switch retainer.
^ If the stop lamp switch retainer is not broken, proceed to Step 6.
^ If the stop lamp switch retainer is broken, replace the retainer and then proceed to Step 6.
6. Position the new stop lamp switch near the bracket.
7. Ensure that the switch key-way is properly indexed to the plastic retainer.
8. Install and adjust the stop lamp switch.
^ Rotate the switch counterclockwise, allowing the retainer to release.
^ Pull the brake pedal rearward to full stop.
IMPORTANT:
Do not move the brake pedal during switch adjustment as this will cause an over-adjusted switch which could cause brake drag.
^ While holding the brake pedal FIRMLY in position rearward, push the switch inward fully until the switch body contacts the brake pedal arm striker plate. At this point the plunger in the switch should be pushed in.
^ Rotate the switch clockwise until a "click" is heard.
^ The switch is properly adjusted when there is 7 mm (0.028 in) clearance between the end of the switch barrel and the striker plate on the brake pedal arm.
9. Connect the cruise control switch (1) and stop lamp switch (2) electrical connectors.
10. Check the stop lamp switch for proper operation.
Courtesy Transportation
If needed, dealers are to provide customers affected by Campaign 06V-139 with a shuttle service or ensure that some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided to the customer at no charge.
Applying The Campaign Label
Affix the campaign label P/N 2-90028-700-0 adjacent to the manufacturer's identification label located inside the driver's door.
Using a ballpoint pen, fill in the label with campaign number 06V-139, Isuzu dealer code and repair date.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the labor operation:
NOTE:
1. Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.
2. Information released on paper and electronic format prior to bulletin release cannot be updated. For the most current and up to date information refer to the website.
3. Always refer to the Isuzu Service Policy Procedure Manual for specific details on warranty coverage and policies.
Owner Letter
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