2000–2003 Strick Trailer Recall: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS…
NHTSA campaign 03V432000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Nov 4, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 STRICK AT 1-215-949-3600.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Strick Trailer recalls
- 1993 Blue Bird Bus and 20 other models — Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may…
- 1995–2001 Strick Trailer — ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND…
- 1993 Strick Trailer — ON CERTAIN 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO USF DUGAN, CRACKS…
- 1994–1996 Strick Trailer — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO MOTOR…
Other campaigns involving Strick vehicles
- 2015–2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer — These valves may have been improperly machined, which may…
- 2005–2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
- 2004 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V432000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.