2002 Polar Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Polar Trailer. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Polar 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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Abs warning light (service brakes)
One (1) tank trailer, VIN number 1pm53432021025056, 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.
Remedy: Bendix will replace the ec-30t ECU with another unit. The owner should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793.
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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of…
Remedy: Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Polar 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 Polar Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Polar Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Polar Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Polar Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Polar Trailer | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Polar Trailer
How do I know if my 2002 Polar 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Polar 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 Polar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V139008).
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 Polar models
- Tank Trailer2 complaints
- ACJ90 complaints
- APX9-10000 complaints
- APX9-12000 complaints
- ARJH75000 complaints
- Polar0 complaints
- SCX955000 complaints
- SRJ3 63000 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.