Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 01V-319 · 2001 Brenner Tank Trailer
BRENNER TANK, INC. recall 01V-319 covers 16 2001 Brenner Tank Trailer for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V319000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECU). THE ABS ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT CONTAIN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD POWER LINE CARRIER (PLC) CHIP REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ABS MALFUNCTION SIGNAL TO THE TOWING VEHICLE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
WITHOUT THE PLC CHIP IN THE TRAILER ECU MODULE, THE ABS MALFUNCTION SIGNAL TO THE TOWING VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 2001. 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 BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.