BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH 9999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04E039000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BENDIX | SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-21 | 2004-05-24 | 2004-06-03 |
Production Dates: 2003-01-01 - 2003-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9585
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2003. IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM.
THIS LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO STICK, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STOP LAMPS STAYING ILLUMINATED OR FAILING TO EXTINGUISH PROMPTLY. IF THE STOP LAMPS FAIL TO PREFORM AS DESIGNED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD BE THE RESULT.
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL SEPTEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
