Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E039000 Reported May 24, 2004

Bendix/stop light switch

Q: What is recall 04E039000?

NHTSA recall 04E039000 was issued by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc on May 24, 2004. It addresses: Bendix/stop light switch. The recall affects approximately 9,585 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 9,585 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04E039000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

9,585

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 24, 2004

Defect Summary

Bendix sl4 stop light switches manufactured between january 1 and august 31, 2003. improper lubrication was applied to the piston mechanism.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04E039000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04E039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E039000?

NHTSA recall 04E039000 was issued by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc on May 24, 2004. It addresses: Bendix/stop light switch. The recall affects approximately 9,585 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E039000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.