Vehicle recall 03V361000 · October 7, 2003
Utility TS2CHA, VS1R and 6 more models
On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30T electronic control units (ECU).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 utility at 626-965-1541.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V361000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2003
- Filed by
- UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 307
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility TS2CHA (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS1R (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS1RA (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS2DC (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS2R (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS2RA (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS3DC (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Utility VS4RA (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Has your Utility been repaired?
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