NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Stephens Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Stephens Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Stephens dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Stephens Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Stephens Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Stephens Trailer, describing incidents dated May 31, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10075457 · Filed
TRAILER AXLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WELD. *AK
STEPHENS/BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
NHTSA #03V377000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — ABS Warning Light · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2003 · STEPHENS PNEUMATICS
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Vehicles built October 1, 2000 – November 30, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Manufacturer 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 SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR STEPHENS PNEUMATICS AT 817-636-9004.
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).
Other Stephens Trailer model years
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