Recall 03V396000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2001-2002 TRANSCRAFT TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 171 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V396000 |
| Manufacturer | TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 171 |
| 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 TRANSCRAFT AT 1-618-833-3591.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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