Stoughton Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V376000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V376000 by Stoughton Trailers, Llc. Includes 4,636 affected units, STOUGHTON/BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 stoughton at 1-608-873-2500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V376000
Manufacturer: Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Stoughton/bendix/electronic control unit
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 4,636

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 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 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 stoughton at 1-608-873-2500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03V376000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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