NHTSA Recall 03V377000: Abs warning light (service brakes)
STEPHENS PNEUMATICS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2000–2003 Stephens Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V377000 |
|---|---|
| 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
In an over-current condition in the ECU and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
Remedy
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 stephens pneumatics at 817-636-9004.
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 03V377000
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.