Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E043000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 28,508 affected units, BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu) used or installed on towed vehicles such as trailers and dollies and also sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. these units were sold from august 7, 2000, through september 22, 2003. 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.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify its customers and will provide a remedy to owners free of charge. owner notification began january 6, 2004. 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 recall assistance center at 1-800-478-1793.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E043000

Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-09-23T00:00:00

Subject: Bendix/electronic control unit/possible fire

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 28,508

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu) used or installed on towed vehicles such as trailers and dollies and also sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. these units were sold from august 7, 2000, through september 22, 2003. 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Bendix will notify its customers and will provide a remedy to owners free of charge. owner notification began january 6, 2004. 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 recall assistance center at 1-800-478-1793.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03E043000

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