2003 Kentucky Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Kentucky Trailer. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 Kentucky Trailer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir. The pipe nipple starts to crack creating an air leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the type of pipe nipple used and replace all pipe nipples as necessary. The recall began on october 6, 2004. Only united parcel service (ups) trucks are involved. Owners should contact kentucky…
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Abs warning light (service brakes)
On certain van trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ECU). 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…
Remedy: Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Axle hubs (power train)
On certain van type truck trailers (45') equipped with stemco "pro-torq" axle nut assemblies that were sold only to one customer, united parcel service, the keepers/lock rings were missing allowing the axle nut to come loose causing wheel oil to leak out.
Remedy: Ups has inspected all 300 trailers and any trailer found to be missing the keeper/lock rings will be corrected.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Kentucky Trailer. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kentucky Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kentucky Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kentucky Trailer | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Kentucky Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Kentucky Trailer | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Kentucky Trailer | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Kentucky Trailer
How do I know if my 2003 Kentucky Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 Kentucky Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kentucky dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V226000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kentucky models
- Avcc-Dfda-SS0 complaints
- Kentucky0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.