5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2004-06-03
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2020-12-21
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2020-12-21
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2020-12-21
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2020-12-21
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.