NHTSA recall 04V349000
Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch
Capacity Trailer Jockey
Reported Jul 2, 20048 vehicles affectedCAPACITY OF TEXASBuilt Jan 1, 2003 – Apr 30, 2004
The defect
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix SL4 stop light switches, improper lubrication was applied to the piston mechanism in the switch.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.