Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V382000

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V382000

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
Manufacturer
POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC.
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
POLAR Trailer2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.