Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E092000 Reported December 21, 2020

Brake light pressure switch malfunction

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 1,701 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E092000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
1,701
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 21, 2020

Defect Summary

Bendix commercial vehicle systems, llc (bendix) is recalling certain sl-4 brake light pressure switches with part numbers k101993, k101996, k108141, and k108142 manufactured between december 1, 2019 and january 31, 2020. when air pressure is supplied to the brake light switch it may leak, possibly causing the internal electrical contacts to become jammed.

Safety Consequence

Jammed electrical contacts in the brake light switch can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, or fail to illuminate. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began march 4, 2021. owners may contact bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20E092000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20E092000

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

What is recall 20E092000?

NHTSA recall 20E092000 was issued by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc on December 21, 2020. It addresses: Brake light pressure switch malfunction. The recall affects approximately 1,701 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 20E092000 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.