Recall 03V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2000-2002 LUFKIN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,876 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V370000 |
| Manufacturer | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,876 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Affected Vehicles |
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 LUFKIN AT 936-634-2211.
Related Recalls for LUFKIN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V485000 | 2002 LUFKIN TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 988 | |
| 02V127000 | 1994 LUFKIN TFV-IP | TRAILER HITCHES | 5,886 | |
| 85V073000 | 1985 LUFKIN LUFKIN | TRAILER HITCHES | 13 | |
| 72V136000 | 1972 LUFKIN THD2 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 22 | |
| 72V129000 | 1963 LUFKIN LUFKIN | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 34 | |
| 71V150000 | 1971 LUFKIN MODEL 1 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 712 | |
| 02V139007 | 2000 LUFKIN TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3,475 |