Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Antilock Braking System (Abs) Electronic Control Units (Ecu) For Over-The-Road Trailer Applications. The Cover Seal (O-Ring) May Have Been Improperly Installed In Certain Easy-Stop Trailer Abs Electronic Control Units. An Incorrectly Installed Seal Could Permit Water To Enter The Ecu Causing A Fault To Develop. This Will Cause The Vehicle’S Trailer Abs Warning Lamp To Illuminate Immediately When The Water Contacts The Board, DeActivating All Or Part Of The Abs.
Make Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Model Of Vehicle
ECU
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97E039000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
If The Warning Lamp Signal Is Ignored For A Period Of Time, Corrosion Can Develop Eventually Leaking To A Complete Loss Of Ecu FunCTIon. The Service Brakes Would Continue To Be Fully FunCTIonal.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ecu On These Trailers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Start Of Manufacture
19941001
End Of Manufacture
19960630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
18830
Date Owners Notified
19971212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor Automotive
Date Report Received
19971119