Antilock: ABS warning lightRecall 04V-382 · 2002 Polar Trailer

POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. recall 04V-382 covers 1 2002 Polar Trailer for a antilock: abs warning light problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected11 model
ReportedAug 3, 2004Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V382000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

ONE (1) TANK TRAILER, VIN NUMBER 1PM53432021025056, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), 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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE EC-30T ECU WITH ANOTHER UNIT. THE OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793.

CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.