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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20E092000

Make Model Year
BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-04 2020-12-21 2020-12-21

Production Dates: 2003-01-01 - 2003-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1701

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC "Bendix" is recalling certain SL-4 Brake Light Pressure switches with part numbers K101993, K101996, K108141, and K108142 manufactured between December 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020. When air pressure is supplied to the brake light switch it may leak, possibly causing the internal electrical contacts to become jammed.

Consequence

Jammed electrical contacts in the brake light switch can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, or fail to illuminate. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bendix will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.