BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH 9999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

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

Summary

BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2003. IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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