Bendix Sl4 Stop Light Switch Recalls

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June 3rd, 2004

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E039000
Manufacturer: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2003
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: September 21st, 2004

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

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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