Trailmobile Canada Limited | NHTSA Recall #03V430000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V430000 by Trailmobile Canada Limited. Includes 1,388 affected units, TRAILMOBILE/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 trailmobile at 1-217-348-8181.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V430000
Manufacturer: Trailmobile Canada Limited
Report Received Date: 2003-11-03T00:00:00
Subject: Trailmobile/bendix/electronic control unit
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,388

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 trailmobile at 1-217-348-8181.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-cdru_88am-8wdy
NHTSA ID: 03V430000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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