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Bendix Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled December 21, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20E092000 · Bendix

Hazard
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.
Units
1,701 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Bendix SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Manufacturer(s)
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov