NHTSA campaign 04V382000
POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. recall 04V382000
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.
Reported 08/03/2004
What can happen
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.
Repair
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE EC-30T ECU WITH ANOTHER UNIT. THE OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793.
Components
- Service brakes, air: Antilock: Abs warning light
Affected years and models
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