NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Kentucky Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2003 Kentucky Trailer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kentucky dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Kentucky Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA #04V501000Reported October 19, 2004 · KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO.
Potentially affected: 800 vehicles
Defect description
CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX BRAKES HAVE EXPERIENCED AIR LEAKAGE ON THE BRAKE VALVE PIPE NIPPLE CONNECTING THE AIR RESERVOIR. THE PIPE NIPPLE STARTS TO CRACK CREATING AN AIR LEAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE AIR LEAKS FASTER THAN THE TRACTOR COMPRESSOR CAN KEEP UP, THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL ACTIVATE AND STOP THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE TYPE OF PIPE NIPPLE USED AND REPLACE ALL PIPE NIPPLES AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2004. ONLY UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) TRUCKS ARE INVOLVED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENTUCKY TRAILER AT 1-888-598-7245.
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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
NHTSA #03V379000Reported October 8, 2003 · KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO.
Potentially affected: 1,330 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VAN 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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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 KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING AT 1-502-637-2551.
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).
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA #03V226000Reported June 16, 2003 · KENTUCKY MFG. CO.
Potentially affected: 300 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VAN TYPE TRUCK TRAILERS (45') EQUIPPED WITH STEMCO "PRO-TORQ" AXLE NUT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD ONLY TO ONE CUSTOMER, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, THE KEEPERS/LOCK RINGS WERE MISSING ALLOWING THE AXLE NUT TO COME LOOSE CAUSING WHEEL OIL TO LEAK OUT.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE HUB, DRUM, AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
UPS HAS INSPECTED ALL 300 TRAILERS AND ANY TRAILER FOUND TO BE MISSING THE KEEPER/LOCK RINGS WILL BE CORRECTED.
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).
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