Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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September 23, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/POSSIBLE FIRE

BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU) USED OR INSTALLED ON TOWED VEHICLES SUCH AS TRAILERS AND DOLLIES AND ALSO SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THESE UNITS WERE SOLD FROM AUGUST 7, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. 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.

NHTSA ID: 03E043000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 28,508

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

BENDIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 2004. 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 RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-478-1793.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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