Heil Trailer International | NHTSA Recall #03V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V397000 by Heil Trailer International. Includes 171 affected units, HEIL/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

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 heil at 1-800-400-6913.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V397000
Manufacturer: Heil Trailer International
Report Received Date: 2003-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Heil/bendix/electronic control unit
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 171

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: In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
Corrective Action: 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 heil at 1-800-400-6913.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ydf4~mjyz.nsg8
NHTSA ID: 03V397000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: