The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E092000·Announced 2020-12-21

Bendix Brake Light Switch Recall Due to Potential Jamming

Bendix is recalling specific brake light pressure switches that may leak air, causing electrical contacts to jam and brake lights to malfunction.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a safety-critical component (brake lights) that can fail, increasing the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain SL-4 Brake Light Pressure switches with part numbers K101993, K101996, K108141, and K108142. These units were manufactured between December 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020.

When air pressure is supplied to the brake light switch, it may leak, which can cause the internal electrical contacts to become jammed. This malfunction can result in brake lights remaining illuminated or failing to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Bendix will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake Light Switch
Hazard
Affected units
1,701

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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