Recall 03V-393: 2000–2003 Brenner Trailer

BRENNER TANK, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Oct 15, 2003, covering about 105 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-393
Report date
Oct 15, 2003
Vehicles affected
105
Owners notified
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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

In an over-current condition in the ECU and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.

The fix

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 brenner at 1-800-558-9750.

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

ManufacturerBRENNER TANK, LLC
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number03V393000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Brenner Trailer2000, 2001, 2002, 2003All 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-393?

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-393 fixed?

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 brenner at 1-800-558-9750.

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.