2000 RC TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 RC TRAILER
The 2000 RC TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 RC TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 RC TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 78 vehicles.
Recall 03V466000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 78 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 RC TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 RC TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL--- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 R W TR TRAILER WITH COOPER COURSER RADIAL AWT LT235/ 85 R16 DOT NUMBER UP0R83D400. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL FOUR TIRES ARE CRACKING. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 10,000. THE CONTACT TRAVELS ABOUT 60 MILE EACH WAY WITH THE TRAILER, THREE TIMES A MONTH AND THE TRAILER IS KEPT IN A BARN AND COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER IS CRACKING ALONG THE SIDEWALLS AS WELL. THE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE TIRE. RL UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ UPDATED 08/05/11
Safety Rating for the 2000 RC TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 RC TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 RC TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 RC TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RC TRAILER
- 2000 RC TRAILER (current)
- 2001 RC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2002 RC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 RC TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other RC Models
- RC ENCLOSED TRAILER — 0 total complaints