NHTSA Recall 04V382000: Abs warning light (service brakes)

POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 3, 2004, covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2002 Polar Trailer.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	04V382000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › ABS WARNING LIGHT
Report received	August 3, 2004
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

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 replace the ec-30t ECU with another unit. The owner should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793.

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 04V382000

Make and model	Model years
Polar Trailer	2002

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.