| Make : BEALL | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010201 - 20010331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V384000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040803 | Date Added to Database: 20040811 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BEALL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BEALL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR BEALL AT 1-503-737-2146. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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