Recall 14V203 covers 1,770 2012-2013 Isuzu Reach vehicles with horn switch contacts that can disable the horn. Free repair at any franchised Isuzu dealer.
Isuzu is recalling 1,770 2012-2013 Reach stripped chassis because the horn switch contacts can bend or wear early, leaving the horn inoperable. Without a working horn, the driver loses a basic warning tool, which increases crash risk; the Isuzu dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The horn switch in a 2012-2013 Isuzu Reach is the driver control that completes the horn circuit when the horn pad is pressed. That closed circuit sends power to the horn so it can sound and alert people outside the vehicle. The switch depends on small internal contacts touching cleanly each time the driver presses it.
On affected Reach chassis, the horn switch contacts can be bent or wear out earlier than designed. When those contacts no longer meet correctly, the circuit stays open even though the driver presses the horn pad. The horn then does not sound, leaving the driver without that warning device when it is needed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first clue is simple: pressing the horn pad produces no sound, or the horn works once and then stops responding.
Who's affected?
Both included model years point to the same horn electrical-system component.
| 2013 Isuzu Reach | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Isuzu Reach | electrical system |
| Units affected | 1,770 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
This recall centers on crash risk from an inoperable horn. If your VIN is included, use extra caution and schedule the inspection when recall service is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Isuzu dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Isuzu Reach is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Isuzu dealer and ask whether recall number 14V203 is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the horn contact shaft and replace the steering wheel combination switch if wear or bending has made the horn inoperable.
- Bring the owner notice if Isuzu mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 14V203 when you call.
- Call Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 with questions about dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer remedy is available, an Isuzu technician will inspect the horn contact shaft for bending or premature wear. If either condition is found, the technician will replace the steering wheel combination switch. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V203. Ask the service desk how long the inspection and any switch replacement will take for your vehicle.
Timeline
| April 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V203?
Recall 14V203 covers 1,770 2012-2013 Isuzu Reach stripped chassis with horn switch contacts that bend or wear early, leaving the horn inoperable. Isuzu dealers inspect the horn contact shaft and replace the steering wheel combination switch for free when the defect is found.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Isuzu Reach is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V203. If it is, contact a franchised Isuzu dealer and ask for the horn contact shaft inspection under recall 14V203. Reference Isuzu recall number CB14-N-001 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Isuzu's remedy says dealers inspect the horn contact shaft and replace the steering wheel combination switch free of charge when the shaft is bent or worn.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the horn stops working. NHTSA lists the consequence as increased crash risk because a driver loses the horn as a warning device. The recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction, but the dealer repair path is free.
What if my Isuzu Reach horn already stopped working?
Treat that as a reason to act on the recall now. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Isuzu dealer or Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Ask for the horn contact shaft inspection and steering wheel combination switch replacement under recall 14V203.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V203000 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu customer service | 1-866-441-9638 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V203 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V203000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →