POLAR TRAILER 2002: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V382000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLAR | TRAILER | 2002 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-08-03 | 2004-08-10 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-01 - 2002-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Entrans International, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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'.
