9999 BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH Recall

Campaign:
04E039000 on 06/02/2004
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch
Manufactured:
12/31/2002 - 08/30/2003
Affected:
9,585
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

9999 BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCH TSB

Bulletin:
TCH-006-005
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bendix: kits are being provided to include valves and couplings, immediately, for changeover, on ds-1 and ds-2 double check valve and stop light switches, that are now obsolete and not available. *pe

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