Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

04V384000

ManufacturerBEALL CORPORATIONReported2004-08-03Affected2 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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