Rc Trailers | NHTSA Recall #03V466000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V466000 by Rc Trailers. Includes 78 affected units, RC/BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 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 rc trailers at 619-469-1487.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V466000
Manufacturer: Rc Trailers
Report Received Date: 2003-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Rc/bendix/electronic control unit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 78

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 rc trailers at 619-469-1487.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-x5bx-ahxc_9n82
NHTSA ID: 03V466000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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