2003 Stephens Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Stephens Trailer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Stephens Trailer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Abs warning light (service brakes)
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…
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Stephens Trailer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Trailer axle developed a crack in the weld. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2004 · Suspension
Compare Stephens Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Stephens Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Stephens Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Stephens Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Stephens Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Stephens Trailer | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Stephens Trailer
How do I know if my 2003 Stephens Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Stephens Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Stephens dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V377000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.