Recall 03V361000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2000-2003 UTILITY VS2RA
RECALL This recall affects up to 307 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V361000 |
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 307 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2000 UTILITY VS3DC, 2000 UTILITY VS2RA, 2000 UTILITY VS1RA, 2000 UTILITY VS4RA, 2000 UTILITY VS2R, 2000 UTILITY VS2DC, 2000 UTILITY VS1R, 2001 UTILITY VS2RA, 2001 UTILITY VS2DC, 2001 UTILITY VS4RA, 2001 UTILITY VS1RA, 2001 UTILITY VS2R, 2001 UTILITY VS3DC, 2001 UTILITY VS1R, 2001 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2002 UTILITY VS2RA, 2002 UTILITY VS3DC, 2002 UTILITY VS2R, 2002 UTILITY VS4RA, 2002 UTILITY VS1R, 2002 UTILITY VS2DC, 2002 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2002 UTILITY VS1RA, 2003 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2003 UTILITY VS4RA, 2003 UTILITY VS2RA, 2003 UTILITY VS2R, 2003 UTILITY VS1RA, 2003 UTILITY VS1R, 2003 UTILITY VS2DC, 2003 UTILITY VS3DC
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Safety Consequence
IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR UTILITY AT 626-965-1541.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 16V503000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | PARKING BRAKE | 98,000 | |
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