Recall 03V430000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2000-2001 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,388 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V430000 |
| Manufacturer | TRAILMOBILE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,388 |
| 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 TRAILMOBILE AT 1-217-348-8181.
Related Recalls for TRAILMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V660000 | 2009 TRAILMOBILE VAN | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 27 | |
| 04V288000 | 2005 TRAILMOBILE VAN | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | 1,224 | |
| 01V098001 | 2000 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 338 | |
| 00V102001 | 1999 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 345 | |
| 93V046000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 150 | |
| 93V047000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 294 | |
| 92V122000 | 1992 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 414 | |
| 90V012000 | 1988 TRAILMOBILE 021A | TRAILER HITCHES | 70 | |
| 85V030000 | 1980 TRAILMOBILE 011M | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 568 | |
| 79V217000 | 1979 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1,088 |