Make : POLAR | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20020801 - 20020801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V382000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040803 | Date Added to Database: 20040810 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE EC-30T ECU WITH ANOTHER UNIT. THE OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |