DORSEY TRAILER 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| Make : DORSEY | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2001-02-01 - 2001-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V384000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-08-03 | Date Added to Database: 2004-08-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Beall Corporation | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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Summary:
ON TWO "2" TANK TRAILERS 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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE EC-30T ECU WITH ANOTHER UNIT. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR BEALL AT 1-503-737-2146. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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