2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
The 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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 Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 36 vehicles.
Recall 03V484000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN DUMP 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 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALL 04E031000 CONCERNING SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS. CONSUMER WAS WAITING SINCE JUNE 16, 2004 TO GET THIS RECALL PROBLEM CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THIS ISSUE STILL ONGOING.*AK
RECALL 04E031000 CONCERNING SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS. CONSUMER WAS WAITING SINCE JUNE 16, 2004 TO GET THIS RECALL PROBLEM CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THIS ISSUE STILL ONGOING.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUPERIOR TRAILER
- 2001 SUPERIOR TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2002 SUPERIOR TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUPERIOR TRAILER (current)
Other SUPERIOR Models
- SUPERIOR SUPERIOR — 1 total complaint
- SUPERIOR 61M — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR AMBULANCE — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR CONTENTIAL — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR CONVENTIONAL — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR FD211C — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR FD229 — 0 total complaints
- SUPERIOR FUNERAL CAR — 0 total complaints