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NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 2004 · #04V349000

CAPACITY OF TEXAS/STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES, IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM IN THE SWITCH. 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 PERFORM AS DESIGNED, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Product details

Product
CAPACITY OF TEXAS/STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Capacity of Texas
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BENDIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. BENDIX HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CAPACITY AT 903-759-0610.

View the official CPSC notice