Recall 04E039000: Exterior Lighting, Tail Lights, Switch

NHTSA recall 04E039000 · announced May 24, 2004 · Bendix · 9,585 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.