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Brenner 2001 Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled October 1, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V319000 · Brenner

Hazard
WITHOUT THE PLC CHIP IN THE TRAILER ECU MODULE, THE ABS MALFUNCTION SIGNAL TO THE TOWING VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 2001. 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 BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.
Units
16 units

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECU). THE ABS ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT CONTAIN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD POWER LINE CARRIER (PLC) CHIP REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ABS MALFUNCTION SIGNAL TO THE TOWING VEHICLE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 2001. 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 BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.

Product
Brenner TANK TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
Brenner Tank, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov