Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC in 2004. See the detail of the recall below.

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May 24, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/STOP LIGHT SWITCH

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

NHTSA ID: 04E039000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 9,585

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 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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