Recall 03V377000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2000-2003 STEPHENS TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V377000 |
| Manufacturer | STEPHENS PNEUMATICS |
| Vehicles Affected | 5 |
| 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
IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 STEPHENS PNEUMATICS AT 817-636-9004.