Recall 03V-361: 2000–2003 Utility TS2CHA, 2000–2003 Utility VS1R and 6 more
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Oct 7, 2003, covering about 307 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (Ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, 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.
The 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.
The fix
Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or utility at 626-965-1541.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V361000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Utility TS2CHA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS1R | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS1RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS2DC | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS2R | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS2RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS3DC | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Utility VS4RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-361?
On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (Ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, 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.
How is recall 03V-361 fixed?
Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or utility at 626-965-1541.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.