Recall
Beall Trailer — 04V384000
NHTSA ID
04V384000
Make
Beall
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2004-08-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Units Affected
2
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON TWO (2) TANK TRAILERS 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.
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.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE EC-30T ECU WITH ANOTHER UNIT. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR BEALL AT 1-503-737-2146.