NHTSA Recall 03V441000: Antilock (service brakes)
HACKNEY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Hackney Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V441000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | November 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain double trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is not provided to the rear electrical connector on the towing vehicle as required by the standard.
Safety risk
This could result in loss of control during braking and a crash without warning.
Remedy
Owners will be furnished with an add-on wiring harness to provide this continuous power and will be reimbursed a fix amount for installation labor. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Owners should contact hackney at 1-252-946-6521.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V441000
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.