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Polar Trailer Recall 04V382: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light

NHTSA campaign 04V382, reported August 3, 2004, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V382POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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.
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.
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).

Affected vehicles

Polar Trailer2002