The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22E033000·Announced 2022-04-13

Bendix Brake Light Switch Recall Due to Binding Connection

Bendix is recalling brake light switches that may bind, causing lights to stay on or fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 recall involves a functional defect in safety-critical lighting that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain Brake Lights, Model DCM-BB and part number 10049991. The defect involves the connection between the brake pedal and the brake light switch, which may bind. This binding can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously or fail to illuminate when the brake is applied.

Brake lights that do not operate as intended can cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 835 units. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 21, 2022.

Bendix will work with the vehicle manufacturer to provide replacement part kits, free of charge. 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
835

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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