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NHTSA Recall 03V484000: Electrical system

SUPERIOR MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Superior Trailer.

36
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign03V484000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 19, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain dump 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 superior at 1-888-877-5674.

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 03V484000

Make and modelModel years
Superior Trailer2001, 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.