NHTSA Recall 03V361000: Abs warning light (service brakes)
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Utility TS2CHA.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V361000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Report received | October 7, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain 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 thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
Safety 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.
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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or utility at 626-965-1541.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V361000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utility TS2CHA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS1R | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS1RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS2DC | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS2R | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS2RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS3DC | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Utility VS4RA | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.