NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Superior Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Superior 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 Superior dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Superior Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Superior Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Superior Trailer, describing incidents dated June 16, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10095264 · Filed
RECALL 04E031000 CONCERNING SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS. CONSUMER WAS WAITING SINCE JUNE 16, 2004 TO GET THIS RECALL PROBLEM CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THIS ISSUE STILL ONGOING.*AK
SUPERIOR/BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
NHTSA #03V484000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 19, 2003 · SUPERIOR MANUFACTURING, INC.
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Vehicles built January 26, 2001 – November 14, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN DUMP 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 SUPERIOR AT 1-888-877-5674.
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).
Other Superior Trailer model years
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